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Features 40 Fine Lines Meet our cover contest winner and 12 finalists.

48 Zen of Surfing Getting good vibes from the ocean waves.

58 Stay-at-Home Malt Share a cold one with Marin’s homebrewers.

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52 Field Notes Discover nature’s botanical bounty in any season.

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Contents Out & About In Marin 27 Currents Nova Albion, Lei Day, purple meters and more.

30 City Streets Eating and shopping on Chestnut Street.

32 On the Job Mill Valley cashier’s Nepal connection.

34 Made by Marin Indian slippers go global.

36 Conversation Supervisor Judy Arnold loves her job.

Destinations 63 Travel Buzz Engaging destinations near and far.

73 Calendar A roundup of what to do in Marin and beyond.

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82 Dine An insider’s guide to restaurants and food in the Bay Area.

96 Flavor Greens and grains at Green Chile Kitchen.

Marin Home 105 Backstory A casual peek becomes a sale.

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109 Garden Now is the time to plant those seeds.

COLUMNS 18 Editor’s Note 20 What’s Inside 154 Looking Back

Noises Off at S.F. Playhouse

John Deckert painted the winning submission for this year’s cover contest. We loved his view of the Point Bonita Lighthouse and we loved hearing how the image came to be. Unable to get an easel out to the point, Deckert relied on sketches to outline the basic idea.

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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Guest speakers, including Jeff Gordon (President, American Birding Association) and Kenn Kaufman (Author, Artist, Conservationist) Guided field trips on land and sea Trade show for outdoor and birding equipment Bird-themed arts and crafts fair NEW birding film festival

James O’Brien Illustrator, “The Zen of Surfing” (p. 48) James O’Brien, a Minneapolis-based illustrator and designer, creates conceptual, decorative, art and design for editorial, corporate and publishing clients. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Village Voice, Los Angeles Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, Smithsonian magazine, Yoga Journal and Outside Magazine, among others. To view more of his work, visit obrien.art.

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Andrea Gaytan Writer, “The Zen of Surfing” (p. 48)

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Mexican-born Andrea Gaytan was one of the first women in the sport of wakeboarding and started her career traveling the world competing against men. In 1996 she participated in the X Games and at the Callaway Masters, and as a result of her performances, a women’s division was added the following year. Gaytan captured the women’s Wakeboard World Championships four times in a row. She retired after winning the 1999 Gravity Games and now lives with her son Kai on Kauai, where she loves to write and surf.

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LUCAS VALLEY

I’m Randy, and this is my healing place.

Surfing. Skiing. Baseball. Golf. “Work hard, play hard,” is Randy Ichihana’s motto. He likes to spend all his free time playing sports. But in his early fifties, Randy developed debilitating hip pain.

When medication and cortisone shots stopped working, he consulted Marin General Hospital joint replacement experts. They recommended an anterior hip replacement. To prepare, Randy took Marin General Hospital’s free joint replacement class, where he learned about the mobility advantages and faster recovery that anterior hip surgery can provide. Randy had his surgery in the morning and was back on his feet that evening. He went home the next day. A week later, he was back at work, able to sit, drive, and walk without hip pain. Randy has since resumed his active lifestyle and is busy conquering the Marin Headlands, one hill at a time.

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Editor’s Note

Going Wild

Learning to appreciate the county’s natural riches just might start with the phrase “April showers bring May flowers.”

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with some projections putting the season’s total in Marin beyond 93 inches — California is officially out of extreme drought. And yes, thanks to the Marin Municipal Water District, we have learned some valuable lessons in conservation, which is important, as our reservoirs only hold two years’ worth of water. Beyond that, all this moisture could have one happy side effect: a banner spring for wildflowers. To help you understand the blooms you’re looking at, photographer Victor Volta has partnered up with plant expert Kier Holmes to showcase some of our county’s cellulose celebrities.

Learning how to identify these fleeting and stunning bursts of color is something I loved exploring nearly 20 years ago as a docent at Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Bolinas Lagoon Preserve. I always fell for the bright orange of the California poppy, the shocking magenta of the chaparral pea flower or the delicate white of the milkmaids, usually the first to bloom.

The program was run by a dynamic group of former teachers who knew how to simplify ecological concepts into digestible nuggets.

The goal was to learn enough about the flora and fauna so we could educate schoolchildren around the Bay Area who visited the ranch on field trips. As we roamed the miles of trails surrounding the preserve, I also learned about conservationists who — in the ultimate clever chess move — were responsible for putting an end to plans for a massive development of the Bolinas Lagoon by purchasing Kent Island in the middle of the lagoon.

There has since been a documentary made on these folks called Rebels With a Cause.

Sadly, my career as a docent was short-lived, as I’d joined this group during maternity leave, thinking I would have lots of downtime.

I’m forever grateful to the patient docent trainers who helped me distinguish between a newt and a lizard and who taught me one of my favorite silly riddles: How do you tell the difference between a crow and a raven? It’s a matter of a pinion (ravens have wedge-shaped tails, while crows have flatter, fan-shaped tails due to feathers known as pinions).

The area is now called the Martin Griffin Preserve, after one of the aforementioned conservationists, and still offers outdoor education, including a wildflower hike on May 27.

Being drawn to Marin’s natural beauty was also one of the themes of Dawn Denberg’s Backstory column. When she turned in the story, we discussed how old we felt, considering the fact that we had met more than 20 years ago and both moved to Marin from San Francisco to be able to enjoy the spectacular open space and share it with our yet-to-be-born kids.

Yes, it’s expensive to live here, but access to miles of natural splendor covered with wildflowers and so close to a major city doesn’t come cheap. As an aside, I suggested she send the couple she interviewed a copy of Rebels With a Cause, a must-see for any new resident who wants to understand what we have here and why we have it. If you haven’t seen it, it can be purchased for $25 at rebelsdocumentary.org.

Mimi Towle, Executive Editor

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Learning how to identify these fleeting and stunning bursts of color is something I loved exploring nearly 20 years ago.

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What’s Inside

We also bring you another round of Subcultures. This time, Calin Van Paris talks to Marinites who moved their beer-brewing operation from the garage to a much bigger venue — specifically, opening East Brother Beer Co. in Richmond. If you haven’t been, it’s a great place to try some outstanding beers and talk about the craft.

It’s a great place to try some outstanding beers and talk about the craft.

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It’s when we literally turn our cover over to readers who enter our annual cover contest. This time around, John Deckert’s painting of the Point Bonita Lighthouse earned the top honor — read about Deckert and the 12 finalists, and see their art, in our features section.

There you’ll also find stories about the Zen of surfing and identifying Marin’s wildflowers.

With the rains over and the sun shining, both are excellent ways to get out and enjoy all the natural beauty Marin offers this time of year.

Up front we’ve got the details on who gave West Marin’s Nova Albion its name and what those purple meters are doing in San Rafael. We also explore San Francisco’s Chestnut Street and talk to a popular Marin cashier, a footwear entrepreneur and Board of Supervisors president Judy Arnold.

In Destinations, we travel near and far, taking trips to both Jenner and South Carolina’s low country. And writer Melanie Haiken takes us to areas off he beaten path in Turkey, often called the crossroads of the world.

It’s a big issue full of lots of great reads; we hope you enjoy it. And after you do, we hope to see you on the trails and in the water.

Daniel Jewett, Managing Editor

We were impressed with cover art contest winner John Deckert’s rendering of the Point Bonita Lighthouse. But when we went to meet him, we discovered that he also has a talent for portraits, as with this painting of his wife. Read the feature story to learn about how the couple reconnected.

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In your article on Matt Willis (Conversation, April) and vaccinations, can you tell me why he was not asked what the ingredients are in the MMR vaccine and all the other vaccinations he is pushing? Do you know what the ingredients are? Once you find out this information, do you still think they are safe and effective being injected directly into our bloodstream, bypassing our body’s own natural immune system response? If you look at the World Health Organization charts, you will see that vaccinations getting credit for eradicating the diseases is a myth. It was better hygiene, clean water and better diets that eliminated these diseases, not vaccinations.

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Regarding Looking Back (April), according to Mailliard family genealogist and historian Carolyn Mailliard Hacker, John Ward Mailliard III is the great grandson, not the grandson, of Adolph and Annie Mailliard, who in 1854 acquired Rancho San Geronimo.

Also, according to DNA analysis, Adolph Mailliard was not a relative, shirttail or otherwise, of Napoleon Bonaparte.

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CE L E B R AT I N G T H E PEO PL E , PL ACE S A N D C AU S E S O F T H I S U N I Q U E CO U N T Y

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West Marin’s very own White Cliffs. BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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County. Given that he was the second person in history known to circumnavigate the globe, and that he purportedly landed here, it only makes sense that WHAT’S IN his name is omnipresent, gracing street signs and high schools alike.

A NAME There is another name associated with Drake that also appears frequently, however. Nova Albion was the name Drake gave to North America north of Mexico in 1579. Albion is an archaic name for the island of Great Britain. It’s believed Drake was referring to the white cliffs of Dover, which strongly resemble these cliffs at Drakes Bay, when selecting this name.

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CALL FOR HELP Across the country, 2017 has seen an uptick in reported hate crimes, and Marin County is taking steps to make sure its residents are protected. The Marin County District Attorney has set up a Hate Crime Hotline, and anyone who has been the victim of — or witnessed — what seems like a hate crime or hate speech is urged to report it. The hotline is intended to be a follow-up to an emergency 911 call, not a substitute for reporting emergencies, with messages currently available in English, Spanish, Farsi and Vietnamese. “All of us have broad constitutional protections with regard to our speech, religious affiliations and group associations,” says District Attorney Ed Berberian. “However, these protections have limitations and hatebased conduct can and will be prosecuted.” The number for the hotline is 415.473.2585. marincounty.org K.P.

May Day Is Lei Day Conceived by the poet Don Blanding on May 1 in 1929, Lei Day is a Hawaiian festival that celebrates the tradition of making and wearing leis. Hawaiians wore these flower garlands in ancient times to represent their rank and wealth. Today leis are used to celebrate many occasions, with each flower telling a story. Here are three popular blooms that embody the spirit of aloha and info on local places to find them. Just make sure to place your order early. LEELA LINDNER

Flower Plumeria Hawaiian Name Melia Known as the “lei flower,” this sweet-smelling bloom adds a delicious scent and full body to your garland; its waxy, sturdy aspect also makes it a popular choice. A variety of colors, from bright pink to soft white and yellow, can give your lei a vibrant look. Plumerias symbolize positivity and are used both for celebrations and for decorating graves. $25 at Hi’iaka Florist (SF), noveltylei.com

Flower Orchid Hawaiian Name Okika For a more refined look, no bloom beats the orchid. What these beauties lack in scent they make up for in durability, longevity and stunning structure; the bright lavender color is especially beloved.

Symbolizing love and affection, the elegant blooms are favored for leis celebrating graduations, weddings and anniversaries and are a great option for people sensitive to fragrance. $65 at Nancy Ann’s Flower Market (Sausalito), nancyannsflowermarket.com

Flower Tuberose Hawaiian Name Kupaloke These white flowers with blooms similar to a small rose are one of the most aromatic and delicate lei blossoms available; you only need a handful to make your entire garland smell intoxicatingly sweet.

Though the tuberose holds its fragrance long after being plucked, it wilts more quickly than most. The flower symbolizes love, congratulation, friendship and commitment and hence is a favorite for weddings. $48 at Mill Valley Flowers (Mill Valley), millvalleyflowers.com

Purple Power

Move over, cool kid kale, and make room for the color purple. Foods with these deep hues are finally getting their time in the spotlight, and rightly so. Rich in anthocyanins, an antioxidant found in dark blue and purple produce, such foods are said to help fight cancer, inflammation and aging. Here are six favorites found in Marin. L.L.

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Vitamin C, antioxidants, phytonutrients, fiber

Anthocyanins, vitamin E, fiber, iron

Vitamin A, vitamin K, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C

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Vitamin K, fiber, calcium, copper, manganese

Vitamins C and B-6, potassium, protein

Immune stimulating, prevents blood clots and improves circulation

Lowers blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, diabetic friendly and improves collagen health

Boosts immune system, fights arthritis, promotes healthy bones and a healthy gut

Supports heart health, helps maintain weight, is diabetic friendly, improves brain function

Antibacterial, antiaging, helps reduce cholesterol

Helps lower blood pressure, boosts immune system, helps with memory

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BY THE get on track by offerNUMBERS ing them community work, has partnered with the City of San Rafael on this project. The meters, sponsored by individuals or companies, have nothing to do with parking — they allow people to use change or credit and debit cards to make donations to support the program, which assists participants with employment and basic needs stipends. In the past three years, the Downtown Streets Team has helped 67 team members obtain full-time jobs and gotten 37 into housing. Here are some other numbers on the Put Your Change to Work program. streetsteam.org/ community/marin KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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LE MARAIS BAKERY & BISTRO Flaky croissants, classic French nibbles and Stumptown Coffee are among the treats you’ll find in this charming cafe. lemaraisbakery.com

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BLUE BARN GOURMET Crowds pack this compact barn-like space for seasonal salads, decadent sandwiches including grilled cheese, and soups. Local ingredients are heavily featured. bluebarngourmet.com

CALIFORNIA WINE MERCHANT Owner Greg O’Flynn has been in business since 1974. Doubling as a wine store and bar — one that’s open late seven nights a week — it features an array of small California producers. californiawinemerchant.com

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MARINA THEATRE This neighborhood theater is small but cozy. Excellent sound quality, a friendly staff and a robust concession stand make it a winning option for a casual night out. lntsf.com/marina-theatre

BLACKWOOD A modern yet comfortable setting featuring Thai food fused with American flavors makes this restaurant a popular destination for brunch, happy hour and dates. blackwoodsf.com

TOSS Founded by Ross resident Jennifer Hogan, Toss carries totes, travel bags in preppy colors and prints, gift items and monogrammed women’s clothing. tossdesigns.com

WHERE TO EAT Aside from the restaurants mentioned, other popular area eateries include A16, Castagna Bistro, Causwells, Chestnut Diner, Delarosa, Dragon Well, Glaze Teriyaki, Mezes, Naked Fish, Pacific Catch, Ristobar, Super Duper, Tacolicious and The Dorian.

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MAYBECK’S Named after the architect of the aforementioned Palace of Fine Arts, this tavern is known for its California twist on classic Italian staples. A stamped-tin ceiling, fine cocktails and lounge-y bar area make settling in here easy. maybecks.com

WHERE TO PARK Garages and parking lots just off Chestnut Street, in addition to street parking, include the Pierce-Lombard Garage at 3236 Pierce Street, the Lombard Street Garage at 2055 Lombard Street, and a lot at 2055 Chestnut Street between Fillmore and Steiner. Street parking can be tricky.

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F A LL THE neighborhoods in San Francisco, the Marina evokes perhaps the most mixed feelings — you adore it or abhor it. That wasn’t always the case. In the 19th century the area consisted of sand dunes and marshland, and the few buildings located there were destroyed in the 1906 earthquake. During reconstruction, the Marina became the site of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, which included the Palace of Fine Arts. Rubble from the earthquake, mud, and sand dredged from the bottom of the bay were used in the rebuilding, which led to later problems.

The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake caused a fire and severe liquefaction of this “fill” on which the district sits. The neighborhood was quickly rebuilt, however. These days, along with a few gripes about young professionals, it draws plenty of praise. Residents and visitors love the easy access to Crissy Field, the Marina Green and the waterfront, and the dozens of shops, restaurants and bars, all mostly concentrated on one drag — Chestnut Street. KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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With one foot in Nepal and one in Mill Valley, this grocery store worker is focused on the big picture. BY TIM PORTER

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Images of Nepal, clockwise from left: Tamang stands in the rubble after the 2015 earthquake; a group of children return from school; village children; the high school in the upper village.

ON THE JOB am I going to learn all this stuff?” There are so many different kinds of food here in the United States. What’s your job? I am a cashier, a checker. At the Miller (Avenue) store I was a supervisor for almost a year, but to do that you need to have a flexible schedule and I can’t do that because I have my family. You like your work? I love my job. I meet a lot of good people. I like to be around people and I like interacting with people. What is Nepal FREED? My goal is to aid the schools. In many classrooms [in Nepal] there were more than 50, 60, 80 children.

The buildings were crumbling. My goal was to rebuild them or expand the classrooms and to help the children. A lot of parents are very poor and they don’t send their children to school because they can’t pay the fees. Since I started Nepal FREED, I’ve built two schools and a library, all of which were destroyed by earthquake in April of 2015. After the earthquake, I rebuilt the high school (for 390 students) and an elementary school (for 58 children). m

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Blithedale Avenue in Mill Valley knows Jay Tamang.

He’s worked a register there since the store opened in 2010. Between his time there and his five years with other stores in the chain, Tamang has become known for two things: his sunny disposition and his nonprofit educational work in Bhalche, Nepal, his native village. When did you come to the U.S.? In 2004. When I left, my youngest boy was only 25 days old. I left my two sons and wife behind. They Jay Tamang, cashier, came here in 2006. Why did you leave?

Whole Foods, Mill Valley; Communists were trying to take over founder, Nepal FREED, the country. They were kidnapping and nepalfreed.org torturing and demanding money from poor people. It wasn’t safe to live there. How did you end up in Marin?

I had a friend in Mill Valley I met through my work in Nepal, where I was a tour organizer and trekking guide. I organized her trips for her.

And Whole Foods? I wasn’t sure what I was going to do here, and my friend suggested I work in a grocery store. She took me into a store and she walked me through the aisles and I was thinking, “Oh my god. How

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prized objects. Meals, clothing and, well, even people often number among these long-gone treasures. Finding a suitable substitution, however, is not so simple — Michael Paratore can talk to that. Paratore, founder of Mill Valley–based Mohinders, traveled to India searching for the makers of the prized footwear he’d found there. PHILOSOPHY A corporate lawyer turned social entrepreneur, Paratore partnered with a nongovernmental organization in a small village in India to bring his beloved shoes to the global market. As a result, second- and third-generation artisan weavers now continue to practice an age-old method while breaking themselves out of a cycle of poverty. THE SCOOP Mohinders updated the shoes Paratore discovered as a traveler, using highquality materials such as water buffalo leather. Production still includes an ancient vegetable tan dye process and a keen focus on design. It’s a small collection, built around a few styles, and expert leather workmanship remains a point of pride. Styles start at $145.

BEYOND MARIN You can find Mohinders at Bay Area retailers like the Perish Trust in San Francisco, other stores nationwide, and at mohinders.com. WHAT THEY SAY “From the beginning, the only way I would do this business was if it was in an ethical manner and if it would make an impact,” Paratore says. “But I don’t think of myself as a social entrepreneur. For me, that’s just the way to do business.” mohinders.com KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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Judy Arnold After several decades in public life, this Marin County supervisor still loves what she does. BY JIM WOOD • PHOTO BY LENNY GONZALEZ

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Judy Arnold is, let’s say, around 45 years old with the energy of a 30-something. Moreover, after more than five decades in public life, her optimism appears hardly tempered by the reality of a life spent in government.

“You were born to be a politician,” Arnold’s father told her just days before he passed away. Currently, as she has since her election in November of 2010, she represents Marin County’s 5th District, which encompasses most of Novato and the nearby communities of Bel Marin Keys, Indian Valley and Black Point, on the Marin County Board of Supervisors. She served two terms on the Novato City Council prior to that.

Arnold began her career as an assistant to Sargent Shriver, President John F. Kennedy’s Peace Corps director. Following a move west, along with marriage and child-raising, Arnold found herself in Marin successfully managing the supervisorial political campaign of the late and very colorful and accomplished Gary Giacomini. For two years she served as Giacomini’s administrative aide as he fought to set beneficial environmental policy in Marin.

When Giacomini retired in 1996, Arnold took a similar position with another colorful politician, Democratic State Senator John Burton. In the late 1990s, while Burton was for all intents running the State of California during the recall and removal of Governor Gray Davis, Arnold was serving as the de facto state senator from Marin. She and Burton still, on frequent occasions, discuss regional politics.

Now, halfway through her third term as a county supervisor, Judy Arnold is president of the Marin County Board of Supervisors. We asked her about the challenges and opportunities facing this region.

Let’s jump right into it: how is Marin County faring with the Trump presidency? Well, the county should be breathing easier now that the vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, was pulled from the House agenda. If Congress had passed it, and President Trump approved it, it would have cost Marin $100 million in federal health care funds, mostly Medicaid, that’s

distributed throughout the county every year. We also estimate that 600 jobs would have been lost. All I can say is, so far so good.

If Congress had passed it, and President Trump approved it, it would have cost Marin $100 million in federal health care funds.

Returning to the home front, you also serve as chair of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit board, or SMART. How is that progressing? It is going really well. By the time this interview comes out, in late spring, trains should be running along the 38-mile route between downtown San Rafael and Airport Boulevard, north of Santa Rosa.

The intent is for it to take at least 1,000 cars a day off he Highway 101 commute. Clipper card machines have been ordered, fare structures are set and rigorous safety testing continues. SMART trains will all function under Positive Train Control, or PTC, which enables a computer to automatically stop the cars if a danger appears up ahead and the train’s conductor has somehow missed it. We’ll be one of the first in the nation to have this capability.

Is the rumor of free fares more than a rumor? Indeed it is, it’s a fact. SMARTs board has authorized a free ride period from opening day until the Fourth of July; then tickets will be half-price until Labor Day. By then, people will love taking the train to work and maybe heading north to the Wine Country on weekends.

Which brings to mind a transportation snafu, the winter flooding and five-day closure of Highway 37 connecting Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties. What will preclude that happening again? This is an important issue. The portion of Highway 37 that’s in Marin is actually below sea level, so it’s a critical issue involving all four counties. The good news is that in February Caltrans completed $8 million in emergency repairs that improved the M A R I N M AY 2 0 1 7 37

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drainage, paving and shoulder protection of Highway 37. This should reduce the frequency, duration and intensity of flooding — but in the long term, we need to address the issue of sea levels rising due to climate change. That said, a four-county planning effort, the Highway 37 Policy Committee, is underway to implement a long-term solution and that might possibly result in raising the entire roadway. We’ll see — along with Supervisor Damon Connolly, I’m on the Highway 37 Policy Committee representing Marin.

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Continuing with transportation: What is the latest regarding the Novato, or MarinSonoma, Narrows? The goal is still to [add a third lane and] have a continuous carpool lane on Highway 101 through Marin and Sonoma counties. Several phases have already been completed or are under construction, but an additional $200 million is still needed to enact that vision. The complete corridor has been environmentally cleared; the business

The portion of Highway 37 that’s in Marin is actually below sea level, so it’s a critical issue involving all four counties. community is all for it and this is a top priority of mine. I’ve been working with TAM, Transportation Authority of Marin, to get the costs down, and so far we’ve cut Marin’s portion from $110 million down to between $42 and $75 million.

Let’s jump to affordable, or workforce, housing. What are the latest developments there?

I am sorry to report there are few, if any, affordable housing developments under construction — or even in the pipeline to someday be developed. Despite the very real need for it, developers are just not applying to build affordable housing in Marin County. They say it is too difficult to get anything done in Marin. Because of that, we are focusing our workshops and planning efforts on preserving the affordability of existing housing. That could see the county purchasing multifamily rental housing for long-term preservation as

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Nothing provides relief like mapping a clear course for your financial future. It’s like a massive weight has been lifted. If you’re not getting that lift from your current wealth manager, it’s time to play the field. affordable housing. It could also mean code amendments to allow second units, even junior second units; a landlord incentive program that would provide cash in case a rental property is damaged; and not allowing landlords to discriminate against Section 8 voucher holders. So progress has been sparse, but I’m far from giving up.

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Change course, let’s talk about a pet project in your district that’s moving along at a good pace. That has to be the restoration of the Novato Theater, which opened in 1946 on Grant Avenue in downtown Novato, which is moving right along. I’m an active member of the advisory committee. We’ve raised over $2 million, with $300,000 coming from the county, and have another $2.5 million to go.

There’s no doubt that once reopened, the theater will be an enormous economic benefit to downtown Novato; plus, it will benefit the entire community by showing classic and family films as well as cabaret acts, comedy, small theater and simulcasts of sports, opera and Broadway shows. The main theater will have 248 seats, plus an upstairs theater with 48 movable seats. The Mill Valley Film Festival has given us a written commitment to utilize the facility in its programming.

Finally, are there personal secrets you’d share regarding the source of your energy and your eternal optimism? I know, it’s crazy. But I’ve been in government and politics for over half a century and I still love what I do. I think it’s because I love the challenges, and I’m always learning. I rarely give in; I’ll compromise but I won’t give up. If there’s something that needs to be done, I’m going to do it. I couldn’t work like this when I was raising my kids; it’s way more than a full-time job. And my husband, Bruce, is totally supportive. He has his own interests and, when we get together, there’s always catching up to do. My energy? I exercise regularly, watch my carbs and, while I take my work seriously, I mostly stay relaxed and always think we’ll find a solution, a way to make things better. I’m further energized by my four children and six grandchildren. Also, I’m blessed with two amazing administrative aides, Tanya Albert and Leslie Weber; they’re the envy of everyone in regional government. m M A R I N M AY 2 0 1 7 39

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Fine Lines The more than 200 participants in our eleventh annual cover contest rolled up their sleeves, grabbed their easels and brushes (or cameras) and turned in some outstanding pieces of art reflecting the county and its creative residents. We’re proud to introduce the winner and 12 finalists (in no particular order). BY DANIEL JEWETT

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outdoor spaces, the story of what got John Deckert out to California in the first place might fit better in a movie.

“I was living in Long Island when the first girl I ever dated saw a selfportrait of me on my website and said, ‘I know him,’ ” Deckert says, adding that the two started a correspondence shortly after. “And 35 years after we dated I came to live with her in Mill Valley.”

They’ve now been married 13 years and, according to Deckert, it was his wife, Anne, a member of the Friends of Mt. Tam and Mountain Play boards, who showed him the natural riches of the county. “She was dragging me up on Mount Tam and getting me out on the mountain,” he says.

Deckert noticed something else about Marin (the couple now lives in Santa Rosa, where John has a large studio in his two-car garage). “People love the landscape and the natural environment here,” the artist says. “People stop their cars to watch the sun go down.” And that is certainly true at one of Marin’s most beautiful places: Point Bonita.

The point and the lighthouse were a subject the oil painter, who once wrote for Arts Magazine and had a display in the window at Tiffany’s on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue, had to tackle. “To get there you walk down this peninsula and then through a tunnel, and as soon as you exit you are blasted by this incredible light,” Deckert says.

Given the short amount of time the attraction is open each week, the narrow trails and the fierce winds, there was no way to paint it on the spot, so Deckert brought some Bristol paper and boards, pens and a camera to get the basics down. “My pen was dancing. I just loved this series of sketches.”

When he later applied paint to the sunset image he captured, he knew he had created something special. “It was truly a magical moment,” he says.

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• Meet John Deckert and the finalists at our Get Covered Contest Celebration event May 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Suite 325 in Town Center Corte Madera. It’s a great chance to celebrate with the contest winner and to view art by this year’s Marin Open Studios participants.

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“My father-in-law lived at Stinson Beach for several years, giving me and my wife a great excuse to make many trips over the hill from Mill Valley. The view, just as the beach reveals itself, never gets old for me,” Faulkner says.

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She uses an iPhone to capture her subject, then sketches out the proportion lines and compositional elements before applying layers of oil paint with palette knives and brushes.

“For my oil paintings and pen-and-ink works I draw inspiration from the beauty of western Marin County,” she says. “St. Mary’s Church is a historical West Marin icon, which has sparked my inspiration in its simplicity and setting.”

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“I find that light’s ref lections and refractions offer endless compositions of abstract beauty, while also imparting a strong sense of atmosphere,” Geisler says.

“Additionally, I was compelled by the contrast of nature and the manmade world. The cars and highway seem inconsequential compared to the towering clouds and expansive sky.”

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resident of Walnut Creek, Catherine McCargar joined a group of plein air painters and has been painting with them weekly for more than 10 years. Primarily a watercolorist, she says she enjoys seeing how color presents itself in nature and in works of human creativity.

“While visiting the beach at Bolinas, I noticed a young woman involved in sand castle building with her children, and I identified with her in this simple act of love,” McCargar says. “This painting is one of several watercolors of the scene that I created later in my studio using photos I’d taken on site.”

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“Bon Tempe Lake is distinctly stunning every day with clouds, fog or clear skies; mirror-like reflections or wind; golden summer light or brilliant spring greens and wildflowers; chiseled shadows or pale blue silhouettes,” Lipinski says.

“The natural beauty, expansive views and amazing quality of light in Marin provide a never-ending supply of inspiration for my work.”

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fter recently relocating to West Marin, Kim Ford Kitz has been happily soaking up her new surroundings. When she is not at the beach, in the woods, on the trails or driving the back roads, she finds herself sketching every chance she can get.

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She enjoys traveling and visits museums for inspiration, always making it a point to drop in on her favorites: Vuillard, Manet and van Gogh.

About Now Playing, Murphy says, “The Lark Theater is such a quintessential Marin icon and having seen it shuttered and then thankfully saved, I really wanted to honor its current splendor.”

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“Early on in my landscape photography journey, I found fog to be a frustrating adversary that often concealed more than it revealed,” Ryan says of this shot taken on Ridgecrest Road at Mount Tamalpais State Park. “However, with experience, I began to better understand fog’s nuances and realized that it can bring a special quality to just about any scene.”

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Emery points to outer space as inspiration for this piece: “This painting began inspired by the rings of Saturn. I have always loved photos of/from space, and this spot along Highway One, along Bolinas Lagoon, seemed to evoke another world.”

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This image was shot before a Thanksgiving dinner in Huntington Beach, where beach days can happen even in November. “I like the unintentional artistry of daily occurrences, the seemingly banal, unintentional, transient, that can become poetic, or poignant,” she says.

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t age 10 and seemingly overnight, Elaine West realized she could draw. After working in graphic design for 25 years, West was finally able to return to her first love, fine art. Now, the Sausalito resident lives and works near the water and is often drawn to subjects right outside her window.

“In addition to a live/work space and a ceramics cooperative (called Beyond the Wave Gate), there are the unusual rooflines, whimsically designed and painted spaces, and the trappings that accompany a light-industry neighborhood,” she says. “I’m a sucker for all the above and don’t shy away from complex compositions or architectural challenges.”

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he San Rafael resident and former graphic designer now has the time to paint fulltime and be an active member of the Marin arts community. Her work is in oil on canvas, linen or board with imagery primarily based on landscapes, gardens and nature.

“The title refers to both the source of my inspiration and the source of the water element seen in the composition,” Buscho says.

“It is based on a scene from a hike near Point Reyes with creative interpretation from my imagination.”

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THE ZEN OF SURFING Surfers find scientific and spiritual benefits in the waters of Marin.

BY ANDREA GAYTAN • ILLUSTRATION BY JAMES O’BRIEN

“Where does the wave come from and where will it go?” a student asked Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. “The wave comes from water and will return to water. The wave is always water. Coming and going are just mental constructions. Birth and death, coming and going are just concepts,” he answered. Zen wisdom attempts to dissolve ideas and beliefs in the human mind that keep us mortal beings preoccupied; in Zen the wave never ends, it just transforms.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: JACK WOLFORD, SEAN COPE, BIANCA VALENTI

Could that be why we feel so drawn to the ocean? The fact riding these pulses of energy that travel thousands of miles is that our planet is two-thirds salt water, and so is the human just to break for you once and then be gone forever.”

Hutchinson attributes Proof Lab’s success to a combination brain. Could we physiologically reset our brain to the harmony of of good fortune and hard work. “One of the luckiest things about the ocean’s vibration just by dipping our head in the sea?

Marin’s big wave surfing champion Bianca Valenti believes the shop is that we are in a community that values the type of that what draws us to the ocean is “the comforting feeling of salt products and services we are offering,” he says, “and we can also water, which is the first element we experience and associate find great staff who will run the shops and treat the customers the way we would. I don’t think we could build this sort of a shop with love while in the womb.”

To further explore the science of our emotional connection just anywhere, because some of the things we do just wouldn’t to the sea, marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols conducted an work.” Proof Lab doesn’t spend money on traditional marketing experiment in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. First he stood on and advertising. “It’s all spent on events, partnerships with local a pier, attached electrodes to his scalp and recorded his brain schools or nonprofits, building skate parks or doing surf conwaves; then he plunged into the ocean to measure his brain’s tests,” he says. “Around here people appreciate things like that response. The brain imaging technology provided new evi- to a degree that I don’t know if they would in every community.”

San Rafael’s 101 Surf Sports is also thriving in Marin. “Our dence that Nichols deciphers in his best-seller Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under success is rooted in our focus on building a community first, Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and and a business second,” says co-owner David Wells. “Success Better at What You Do. “Once you get into it, you realize that it is for us it is about positive experiences and strong relationships that create a new lifestyle for chemistry, it is biology, it is physiology. people to embrace. Considering the It’s deeply personal but it’s also strong light weight boards and minima l science,” he says. extra gear required with stand-up Nichols’ findings are exemplified paddling, it’s truly something anyby the Patagonia clothing company COULD WE one can do by themselves or with founder, Yvon Chouinard, author PHYSIOLOGICALLY RESET f riends. A nother major reward is of Let My People Go Sur f ing: T he OUR BRAIN TO THE that the physical and mental effort Education of a Reluctant Businessman, of balancing on the board has been who has said, “If the surf is up here, HARMONY OF THE proven to stave of f diseases like everybody leaves and goes surfing!”

OCEAN’S VIBRATION dementia and A lzheimer’s. W hen Chouinard attests that the best mental JUST BY DIPPING OUR you wrap up these health benefits in states create the best products. an inclusive and warm community of Mill Valley’s Louis Patler introHEAD IN THE SEA? amazing people you can see why the duced these concepts to the business sport is growing so fast.” world in his best-seller Make Your The sport becomes especially ZenO w n Wa v e s : T h e S u r f e r ’s R ule s like, fans say, in a community where for Innovators and Entrepreneurs.

Focusing on big wave surfers, he describes 10 sport-inspired people love the water so much. “It is spectacularly beautiful here, rules to help entrepreneurs succeed. Rule No. 2 says to get wet from the ocean to the trails of Mount Tamalpais,” Valenti notes.

— you can’t succeed if you stick to the shore. “Even the best surf- “You do need to have a certain toughness or grit,” she adds, “if ers fall,” he says, “but they learn from their wipeouts and paddle you want to enjoy the raw and rugged Northern California coast.”

She should know: the deceptively petite co-founder of the back out to once again push the edge, knowing that with big Committee for Equity in Women’s Surfing and the only female waves come big opportunities.”

Will Hutchinson, co-owner of Marin’s popular surf and pro surfer in the Bay Area is also one of the few women who surf skate shop Proof Lab, doesn’t think it’s just one thing that the monumental and deadly waves at Mavericks. “Riding big makes surfing so addicting and rewarding for so many. “A huge waves inspires me to be the best I can be in everything I do,” range of emotions and experiences can be tapped into one way Valenti says, “because in big waves you have to be your best or another through surfing,” he says. “Adventure and travel to or you will die!”

That goes for even the most dangerous moments, she adds, exotic locales, a deep sense of home at your local spot, pure joy and inspiration or frustration, failure and scared-for-your-life like getting barreled in a monster wave. “Time stands still. You fear, being alone, getting away from it all, bonding tight with become truly present, transcending time, and that is meditaothers, relaxing and cruising or charging and pushing yourself tion and enlightenment.” Like Zen itself, the feeling of diving to the next level. And through it all you’re always interacting into the ocean is something that can only be experienced; with nature in a somehow spiritual and otherworldly way, it can’t be explained. m M A R I N M AY 2 0 1 7 51

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Poppies & Lupine

Field Notes For centuries our most creative poets — from Blake to the Bard — have paid homage to the fleeting beauty found in nature. To honor the fragile elegance they so often wrote about, we’ve created a seasonal guide offering places you too can see “Heaven in a Wildflower.”

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MILKMAIDS Cardamine californica CATARACT TRAIL Growing in a variety of habitats, milkmaids are one of the year’s first wildflowers to bloom. The white flowers proudly open during the day but close their petals as the sun goes down.

Before a rain, milkmaids nod their heads to protect the pollen inside.

Lupinus albifrons MATT DAVIS TRAIL NEAR STINSON BEACH

This California native shrub is famed for its fragrant purple-blue spires that summon bees and butterflies. In fact, the University of California’s colors of blue and gold were chosen because fields around the campus in 1868 were filled with blue lupines and California poppies. Lupines are also nitrogen-fixing legumes, so they restore soil when planted as a cover crop, and they were a staple in the Native American diet.

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CHAPARRAL CLEMATIS Clematis MUIR WOODS/ REDWOOD CREEK TRAIL A deciduous native vine displaying a wealth of soft white flowers and then attractive smoky seed poufs. Clematis playfully scrambles over its neighbors while providing nectar for butterflies and attracting other pollinators with its fragrant flowers.

CALIFORNIA POPPY Eschscholzia californica OLD MINE TRAIL What a sight when local rolling hills are ablaze with the satiny orange blooms of our state flower.

California Indians revered the poppy as a food source and for medicine. A prolific re-seeder in nature, the California poppy is also successful in cultivated gardens when scattered in the fall.

INDIAN PAINTBRUSH Castilleja MATT DAVIS TRAIL The name comes from the Native American legend: a young man intended to paint a sunset but couldn’t find the right color to match the sky. He asked the Great Spirit for help and received colorful paintbrushes, which were left on the land and re-bloomed as this flower.

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GIANT CHALK DUDLEYA Dudleya brittonii HEATHER CUTOFF TRAIL Yes, Marin has its own California native succulent, and this chalky bluewhite gem is found on the county’s rocky slopes but is equally stunning in gardens.

Arching red stems prop up urn-shaped blooms from hardy rosettes.

Western Columbine

Aquilegia formosa

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When hiking near Marin’s numerous creeks, look out for this dainty but enchanting perennial. Brilliant red and yellow lanterns burst into bloom in the spring and then dangle from branching stems. Being adaptable to either moist or dry conditions, this California native is found up and down the West Coast. Growing your own columbine is simple: just provide water, and prune flower stalks to the ground in early spring. Let the flowers go to seed because they are proficient at self-sowing. Plus pollinators like bees and hummingbirds will love you for it.

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LEOPARD LILY Lilium pardalinum PANORAMIC HIGHWAY NEAR BOOTJACK CAMPGROUND Reaching 4 feet tall, this elegant native bulb enjoys moist areas. The orange flowers are decorated with contrasting maroon dots and attract bees and butterflies. Folklore says that those who smell a leopard lily will develop freckles just like the plant, but since the flowers have no scent, any freckles you find were likely already there.

MINER’S LETTUCE Montia perfoliata OLD MINE TRAIL Historians claim that miners during the Gold Rush ate this native lettuce to ward off scurvy. Luckily, scurvy is long gone and miner’s lettuce is still thriving.

Found mainly in our shady woodland areas or sheltered under shrubs, the patches of water lily–like leaves are easily spotted on local trails.

BLUE DICKS Dichelostemma capitatum MATT DAVIS TRAIL Naturalizing quickly, blue dicks are notably found in grassland areas recently disturbed by fire. With great speed and strong plasticstraw-looking stems, these foothill flowers outgrow grasses and other wildflowers with ease. The corms of blue dicks were an important form of starch in the Native American diet.

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COAST MORNING GLORY Calystegia TROOP 80 TRAIL A lush native vine that is a force to be reckoned with, coast morning glory quickly scrambles up, over and through anything in its path.

In garden settings this vine can be considered a nasty nuisance despite its heartshaped leaves and sweet pale-pink cupped flowers.

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Surprisingly a legume with nitrogen-fixing qualities that aid in its survival on rocky or sandy soil, chaparral pea is a hardy shrub. Easily mistaken for French broom, this attractive bush with electric-pink pea flowers boasts wicked thorns. Black-tailed deer routinely and carefully pick out leaves and flowers from among the thorniness because chaparral pea provides an excellent protein source, despite the painful risk.

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BLUE-EYED GRASS Sisyrinchium bellum TROOP 80 TRAIL Attractive purple-blue flowers with yellow centers sprout from 1-foot-high grassy grayish clumps. An iris relative, this little native charmer likes sunny spots and was used medicinally by the Miwoks and Ohlone.

Though blue-eyed grass’ flowers open for only one day, they are starry sights.

BUSH POPPY Dendromecon OLD RAILROAD GRADE TRAIL Displaying showy butteryellow blossoms on bluish-green leaves, this drought-tolerant native shrub quickly grows to 6 feet. A mature bush poppy can display dozens of blooms at once, making it easy to spot on hikes and sought after in nurseries.

GUMWEED Grindelia MATT DAVIS TRAIL This is a native perennial resembling a petite sunflower. The flower buds contain copious amounts of gummy white sap that Native Americans creatively used as an adhesive but that also protects the blossoms from hungry predators.

Gumweed is an excellent nectar plant as well.

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October-December STICKY MONKEY FLOWER Diplacus MATT DAVIS TRAIL Bright trumpet-shaped flowers attract hordes of hummingbirds and humans alike.

The name perhaps comes from the resinous leaves that feel sticky when touched. In dry, hot summers this plant begins looking bedraggled and then goes dormant.

Common Madia

Madia elegans

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This is definitely not your ordinary yellow daisy. Madia is a 3- to 5-foot-tall annual wildflower that blooms when most other natives are slowing down. Two-inch showy bright yellow blooms are an important nectar source for bees and butterflies in the late seasons, and this plant reliably re-seeds itself. Deer leave this madia alone, perhaps because the leaves and stems are dressed with sticky, aromatic hairs. Some say the plant’s velvety foliage and flowers smell like pineapple.

CHECKERBLOOM Sidalcea malviflora CATARACT TRAIL This is a prolific perennial native wildflower that spreads by seed and rhizome.

Reportedly the Coast Miwok in Sonoma and Marin counties baked and ate the leaves, and the seeds were pounded into seed flour.

When hiking, be sure to stop and admire the checkerbloom’s delicate pink display, because sources say it is mildly endangered.

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MANZANITA Arctostaphylos species ROCK SPRING TRAIL Popular for its shiny mahogany-colored bark, manzanitas also have urn-shaped flowers rich in nectar that sustains many forms of wildlife. The plant also has superior drought tolerance.

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S U B C U LT U R E S

STAY-AT-HOME MALT

More Californians are keeping it local and making high-quality beer right at home.

And some have found a way to turn their passion into a successful business.

BY CALIN VAN PARIS • PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER

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OR FA NS OF true in-house beverages, homebrewed beer is a trend that extends to the comfort of your kitchen, with resources sprinkled throughout the county like high-quality hops in a boil. According to the American Homebrewers Association, there are an estimated 1.2 million Americans mixing up batches of beer at home, with 31 percent of these would-be chemists located right here on the West Coast. And far from the makeshift moonshines of yesteryear, modern homebrews have the potential to rival your favorite craft beer.

Who enjoys brewing? Chris Coomber, co-founder of East Brother Beer Co. in Richmond, which opened late last year, brewed in his Mill Valley home for seven years before going pro. “I gradually became interested in beer on a gourmand level, learning and tasting the different flavors,” Coomber says. “Then I became a bit fanatical about it.” His newfound interest took him to The Beverage People, a brew supply shop in Santa Rosa, where he purchased a beginner beer-making kit replete with premixed beer primed to simmer in a pot on your stove — and that was it. “I just became hooked,” he says. “I basically brewed alone, but my friends (who weren’t really brewers) would hang around, have some beers and help me” — including eventual business partner Rob Lightner, the other half of East Brother. He also compared notes with Marty Wall and Sean Cochran of J&M Brewing in Novato, Marin’s answer to The Beverage People. “They became very important to me in terms of talking beer, thinking about things, and trying different ideas,” Coomber says. “Then I just listened to a ton of beer-making podcasts.”

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Chris Coomber loved brewing beer so much that he opened East Brother Beer Co. in Richmond.

Now he gets to use all the equipment you see here.

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What is it all about? Though it may sound intimidating, making your own beer is a pretty simple process. First, sanitize all your equipment. Next, heat water in a large pot — which, according to Wall, is now officially a beer kettle — on your stove. Add the ingredients of your beer kit (we’re starting at level one), which generally includes grains, hops and a premade malt extract, crafted from barley, wheat or rye, and offered in either dry or liquid form. To create malt, dry grains are moistened until they begin to germinate, then cooked in hot air. “Malt controls the color and contributes part of the flavor to the final beer,” Coomber explains. “Darker color means the grain was cooked longer and hotter, lighter shorter and/ or at a lower temperature. Like toast.” Cool down the mixture (which, pre-fermentation, is called wort), transfer it to a fermentation tank and add yeast. “The yeast eats all the sugar and converts it to alcohol, CO2 and flavors,” Coomber says. “And in two to eight weeks, out comes beer.”

Where can you get supplies and tips? Founded by partners Marty Wall and Joe Capone just five years ago, J&M Brewing — which also sells supplies for making cheese, kombucha and wine — offers all you need to get started, from gear to premeasured recipes. It’s also is a hub for homebrewers: “We do brewing demonstrations here just about every third Sunday,” says Wall, who recommends trying your hand at homebrewing before attending a demonstration so you know what questions to ask.

J&M also plays host to the Marin Society of Homebrewers (MaSH), a county club it helped reinvigorate in 2012.

When can you meet other brewers? MaSH meets monthly at J&M. “Most of our members brew independently, then meet up and share,” says president Damien Perry, also one of the club’s resident certified competition judges. “During each meeting we offer feedback on any new brews, or just do general tastings,” says Perry, who adds that the group also tries to include an educational component, discussing factors like water and trends like cold steeping.

Why brew beer? “What I really like [about homebrewing] is the combination of creativity and science,” Perry adds. “It’s a neat combination of biochemistry and other things. You make beer that no one else in the world is making — you can only get it at your house.” And, of course, the endeavor comes with obvious benefits. “My favorite part of home brewing is drinking the beer, there’s no doubt,” Coomber notes. “The whole process — cleaning and sanitizing the pots, all of it — is leading to this same end, which is a glorious, cold glass of beautiful beer that you can share with your friends.” And considering the plenitude of beer-making resources now available, expert-level crafting is an achievable goal. “I say it’s not homebrewing anymore — it’s making beer at home,” says Wall. “It doesn’t taste like homebrew. It tastes like beer.”

How to get started? In addition to its monthly meetings, MaSH is heading up the 2017 Marin County Fair Homebrew Competition on June 10. eastbrotherbeer.com, marinmashers.com, jmbrew.com m

This spread: Beer-making equipment at East Brother; Rob Lightner and Chris Coomber; the finished goods.

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Destinations

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RUSTIC RELAXATION Low-key luxury on the Sonoma Coast.

A 2016 renovation highlights midcentury details at Timber Cove.

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DESTINATION Timber Cove, Jenner DISTANCE FROM MARIN 80 miles north

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INDING A NEW destination in an area that doesn’t have cell service can be a challenge. But that’s not the case with Timber Cove.

Simply drive half an hour north of where the Russian River spills into the Pacific, continue rounding the bends of Highway 1 until you see a large pillar, and resting on a bluff o erlooking the rugged ocean you’ll find this sylvan retreat. Designed by original owner and TANK OF GAS celebrated architect Richard Clements Jr., the resort was erected in 1963 with Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architectural style in mind. In 2016, a complete renovation enhanced the original features with modern amenities and comforts. Read on to find out what else is new. timbercoveresort.com KASIA PAWLOWSKA

HIGHLIGHTS Sweeping views of the ocean, forest or namesake cove await visitors from each of the resort’s 46 rooms. What’s inside is arguably even better. Furnishings include live edge wood tables, Pendleton blankets, luxe white linens, handcrafted beds and earthy-hued artwork. Almost all rooms also include a fireplace and most of the suites have a deep soaking tub. Be sure to browse the vinyl albums in the lobby to make use of the in-room record player.

EATS At Coast Kitchen, the on-site restaurant, the focus is the same as that of most finer dining places today — seasonal, local, farm-to-table.

Taking advantage of the wine country location, drinks range from dynamic organic wines by the glass, flights, expert-selected bottles and reserves to craft beers and imaginative cocktails. Expect to see lots of local seafood, Sonoma cheeses, mushrooms and organic fruits and vegetables on the menu.

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DETAILS Walking around the grounds, guests will notice several distinctive structures, identified by numbered rocks, including the 93-foot obelisk known as the Bufano Peace Statue Monument and the Yakutian serge, a ritual post commemorating native ancestors. An efficient way to get the lay of the land — and have some fun doing it — is to request a copy of Sophia’s treasure hunt at the front desk. Created by the owner’s daughter, the search will take visitors around the property, exposing its beauty in the process.

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Living High in Low Country

BY ANN WYCOFF A RCHWAYS OF SPA NISH MOSS –draped oaks over country lanes, meandering rivers, antebellum estates, sunlit sweetgrass, and the salty perfume of tidal marshes: South Carolina’s low country is a slice of slow-paced paradise.

Whether you’re on a college tour, exploring Charleston’s dynamic culinary scene (two hours away) or intrigued by the cultural character of sultry Savannah (30 minutes away), a stopover at Palmetto Bluff s the perfect portal into the wonders of low country. The 20,000-acre nature preserve, home to 32 miles of riverfront and expansive maritime forests, is a wildlife sanctuary, swanky resort and elegant private-home community steeped in conservation and Old South history.

Once the sprawling estate of R.T. Wilson until his 72-room manse burned to the ground in a fire back in 1926, Palmetto Bluff etains its historic Southern charm with 50 bespoke cottages that line the edge of the May River. They’re notable for their stunning interiors: think claw-foot tubs, fireplaces and oversize settees on screened-in verandas — here, “porching” is a verb and usually involves sweet tea or chardonnay and meditative gazing at the water. Under the luxurious hand of Montage since 2014, a new 150-room inn recently opened, reflecting the original mansion’s architecture and grandeur.

Time at Palmetto Bluff eans early-morning kayaking in the company of playful dolphins feeding in the river; electric Duffy cruises through greenbelt waterways laced with rookeries of roosting herons, egrets over oyster beds and the occasional sunbathing alligator; tee times on a pristine Jack Nicklaus course that weaves along

the river’s bench; dressage or trail rides through coastal woodlands; guided hunts or sporting clays sessions at the shooting club; shrimping and crabbing family excursions; indulgent pampering at the spa; banjomaking with the rotating artist-in-residence; and champagne sunset cruises aboard Grace, the restored 1913 motor yacht named for the original owner’s daughter, who married Cornelius “Neily” Vanderbilt.

Palmetto Bluff eeps expanding, but thankfully with conservation at its core (more than half of its 20,000 acres are preserved). In addition to the Montage Palmetto Bluff nd its 35 private residences, there’s the charming neighborhood of Wilson Village, as well as the just-completed Moreland Village, another private-home hamlet. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, Palmetto Bluff nvites you to gracefully slip into the ebb and flow of its low-country lifestyle.

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At the crossroads of the world, the layers of history offer an almost impossible list of things to do and see. BY MELANIE HAIKEN

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’M BLINKING IN the bright sunlight of Taksim Square, squinting down at a small piece of notebook paper covered with my daughter Linnea’s cramped but tidy writing. On one side, an almost ridiculously long list of things she says I absolutely must do during my time in Istanbul, divided carefully into neighborhoods and itineraries. And on the other side of the paper, step-by-step instructions for catching the funicular and M1 tram that will take me down to the city’s oldest — and ridiculously picturesque — neighborhood, Sultanahmet. On today’s list alone: the Blue Mosque (officially Sultan Ahmed), multiple museums, Topkapi Palace with its grand gardens, and the Basilica Cistern, the eerie sixth-century underground water system of Constantinople. And of course Hagia Sophia, the enormous gilded Greek Orthodox cathedral-turnedmosque-turned-museum that made the original seven wonders list. And all this is within a square mile.

This is what you have to understand about Turkey: to call it “the crossroads of the world,” which many do, is an almost laughable understatement. With the

And of course Hagia Sophia, the enormous gilded Greek Orthodox cathedral-turned-mosque-turnedmuseum that made the original seven wonders list. And all this is within a square mile.

Mediterranean on one side, the Black Sea on the other and the biggest city, Istanbul, bisected by the Bosporus, the strait that separates the continents of Europe and Asia, this former capital of the Ottoman Empire has seen its lands fought over and occupied by empires from the ancient Greeks and Romans to medieval Europe to the major powers of today.

And all those people, both the richest and most powerful and the poorest, left something behind, from soaring mosques to Byzantine churches, from ruined Greek and Roman temples to excavated mosaics and even older underground cities. In fact, many argue that Turkey boasts more significant historic sites for its size than any other country in the world, many of them also the best preserved. Certainly more than even the most energetic traveler — which I am — could see in the three weeks I’m going to be spending here.

So from day one I had to begin paring, and here’s what I ultimately came to consider my “greatest hits” list.

ISTANBUL I had a head start here, as Linnea, studying abroad at worldrenowned Boğaziçi University, had already been in Turkey for a jam-packed six weeks and had charted a distractionfree course for me to follow. And thanks to her adventurous (read: risk-taking) tendencies, I found myself following her suggestions to visit places most other tourists miss.

Take the colorful streets, mosques and cafes of Fener, Balat and Fatih, some of Istanbul’s most traditional Islamic neighborhoods, where chador-clad women throng the markets and men play chess and gossip in the cafe-lined squares. Instead of beelining to Chora Church to see its splendid Byzantine mosaics and frescoes depicting the life of Christ, I took a ferry to Balat and zigzagged my way first to Fethiye Camii, a mosque housed in the Byzantine-era Pammakaristos Church, then back past the lively scene at conservative Fatih mosque with a detour to see the Valens Aqueduct.

To savor the sheer worldly sophistication of Istanbul at night, follow in the footsteps of generations before you to Istiklal Caddesi, the long pedestrian and tram route that runs from Taksim Square down to Galata Tower. (Spring for the trip to the top for the iconic view.) My first night on Istiklal I thought there must be a festival going on to account for the jostling throngs and buskers playing late into the night, but this is life as usual in Istanbul’s intellectual heart, where political arguments and raucous singing spill from crowded cafes late into the night. Turn off nto one of the many side streets lined with brightly lit restaurants (my favorite: Çiçek Pasajı, or Flower Passage, with its glass galleried roof) and choose one that serves meze, Turkey’s traditional repast of small plates, meant to be savored slowly accompanied by plenty of raki, an anise-flavored liquor akin to ouzo.

In fact, sampling the cuisine is what you’ll want to do most of all in Istanbul — and everywhere in Turkey. Seek out the last of Istanbul’s traditional kaymak shops, Karaköy Özsüt, where third-generation Haci Hasan Fehmi still trucks water buffalo milk straight from his farm to make the clotted cream, which is unpasteurized and eaten fresh for breakfast on bread layered with honey. Take a ferry across to Kadiköy on the Asian side and wander the sprawling fish market and bazaar; there are dozens of great restaurants and you can’t go wrong if you follow your nose and the crowds. Farther up the shore, Üsküdar boasts several historic mosques as well as colorful antique and flea markets.

But if there was one place in Istanbul I found myself returning to, it’s the quayside neighborhood of OrtakÖy, with its iridescent white marble mosque that seems to soar

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IF YOU GO THINGS TO DO Antalya Archaeological Museum antalyamuzesi.gov.tr/en Basilica Cistern yerebatan.com/homepage/ basilica-cistern/about-us.aspx Göreme Open Air Museum goreme.com/ goreme-open-air-museum.php Hierapolis-Pamukkale World Heritage Site whc.unesco.org/en/list/485 Kaymakli Underground City goreme.com/kaymakli-underground-city.php Kelebek Special Cave Hotel kelebekhotel.com/en Topkapi Palace topkapisarayi.gov.tr/en A NOTE ABOUT SAFETY There’s no question that recent political unrest has made traveling to Turkey less predictable than it was a few years ago. That said, Europeans still flock to what has long been one of their favorite holiday spots, and I honestly felt safer walking alone in Turkey than I do in many places here at home. Would I go to Ankara right now? Probably not, though I’d love to see Atatürk’s Mausoleum someday.

Would I go back to the destinations I visited?

In a heartbeat. Just use the same approach you would in other countries where attacks recently occurred: be practical, stay wary, avoid sensitive areas, and time your visit to avoid political anniversaries and demonstrations (the U.S. State Department’s travel advisory page lists these events in advance).

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out over the river and the lively scene of clamoring seagulls, honking ferries and colorful market stalls that surrounds it.

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CAPPADOCIA From hobbit holes to fairy chimneys to Alice’s giant mushrooms, Cappadocia abounds with fairy tale metaphors — and some more adult ones, too, like the aptly named Love Valley. That’s because the usual descriptors fail before this otherworldly landscape of volcanic spires, caverns, cliffs and pillars chiseled out of limestone by thousands of years of meager rainfall. With just a few days and without a car, Linnea and I stayed in central Göreme, where we could walk to the Open Air Museum of cave churches bedecked with spectacular 12th-century frescoes. We chose Kelebek Special Cave Hotel for its cliffside location, spectacular views of the rock spires at sunset, and the chance to sleep in our own limestone fairy chimney, complete with elfin wooden door.

We spent an entire day scaling crumbling cliffs to find the most brilliantly painted cave churches and exploring the underground city of Kaymakli, excavated by warring Hittites eight stories below the earth. And, like pretty much every other Cappadocia visitor we met, we woke before dawn to take a hot air balloon ride over the valley, awed by the sight of the sun over the rosehued cliffs as dozens of rainbow-hued balloons soared together into the sunrise.

EPHESUS AND SELÇUK Arriving in the tiny village of Selçuk by bus, I climbed the hill to the Basilica of St. John the Apostle just in time to see the columned tomb and the walls of Ayasoluk Fort turned gold by sunset. Surrounded by farms and orchards, Selçuk restaurants make good use of the bounty, and I ate the best lamb kebabs and stuffed eggplant of my trip there at Ejder restaurant, popular for its terrace view of the Roman aqueduct that bisects town.

Two million people visit Ephesus every year, but when the local minibus dropped me off he next morning,

pouring rain gave me the gift of solitude. As I walked the Royal Road through this city once second only to Rome in size and power, I seemed to feel my feet slipping into grooves worn by Caesar’s soldiers. From there it was on by bus to climb the sparkling white travertine terraces of Pamukkale and to soak my feet in the steaming calcium carbonate–infused pools, after clambering around the ruins of Heiropalis, built by the Greeks in the second century B.C. to take advantage of the holy waters.

ANTALYA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST The gateway to Turkey’s southern “turquoise” coast, Antalya is a dreamy, sensuous city where strolling the sunny waterfront seems to be a way of life. Don’t miss the chance to stay within the ancient walled city, where cars are few, bougainvillea runs rampant and every restaurant seems to have a lantern-lit terrace. Historic sites stud this area, many of them ancient Lycian seaports linked by a footpath known as the Lycian Way. I’ve rarely felt history come alive as it did in Phaselis, where arches, aqueducts, an amphitheater and thousands of giant stone building blocks lie tumbled among the trees as if a giant had just stopped playing with them.

Visiting Turkey’s ancient cities, you can’t help but notice that many of the most impressive statues, friezes and sarcophagi have been removed (for the protection of the artifacts). You’ll find them in the Antalya Archaeological Museum, including spectacular Lycian mosaics lifted from Xanthos and Perge’s Three Graces and Gallery of the Gods.

Really, there’s nothing like standing before the grand tomb of Pericles, perfectly preserved since the fourth century B.C., to make you feel small.

My last few days, back in Istanbul, were spent bargaining for neon-hued pottery and jewel-toned lamps and carpets in the Grand Bazaar and taking a ferry ride to the Prince Islands, where horse-drawn carriages take you to hilltop Greek monasteries with stunning views of the island-dotted Bay of Marmara. And of course, I made one last pilgrimage for kaymak. m

Opposite, clockwise from top left: The writer with her daughter on top of the castle at Üsküdar with the Turkish flag; sailing over the fairy towers of Cappadocia; travertine terraces and hot springs at Pamukkale. This page from left: The writer in the abandoned fifth-century church of St. John the Baptist; the amphitheater at Hierapolis.

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THRU MAY 21 Phèdre A new translation of this tumultuous family drama, with roots in Greek tragedy, serves as a reminder of the damaging effects of secrets, deceit and loneliness.

Cutting Ball Theater (SF). 415.525.1205, cuttingball.com

DANCE MAY 19–28 Dance Series 02 Smuin concludes its season with a show featuring a world premiere of choreographer Trey McIntyre’s The Chicken Sees, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, and much more. YBCA Theater (SF). 415.912.1899, smuinballet.org THEATER THRU MAY 13 Noises Off This backstage farce tells the behindthe-scenes story of putting on a comedy, with a cast of manic, offkilter actors and many slammed doors. San Francisco Playhouse (SF). 415.677.9596, sfplayhouse.org

THRU MAY 14 My Name Is Rachel Corrie This unique show follows a 23-year-old Rachel Corrie as she describes leaving her home in Olympia, Washington, to work as an activist in the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Magic Theatre (SF). 415.441.8822, magictheatre.org

THRU MAY 21 Battlefield Director Peter Brooks presents a work based on Indian epic The Mahabharata, written more than 2,500 years ago. A newly crowned king surveys a postwar battlefield and discovers the real price of his new status.

A.C.T.’s Geary Theater (SF). 415.749.2228, act-sf.org

THRU MAY 21 Guards at the Taj Two guards at the Taj Mahal experience a ghoulishly funny existential crisis that will shake their faith in God, the empire and each other. Marin Theatre Company (Mill Valley). 415.388.5208, marintheatre.org

THRU JUN 3 The Mushroom Cure This off-Broadway hit is inspired by a scientific study showing that hallucinogenic mushrooms may cure obsessive-compulsive disorder. The Marsh (SF). 415.282.3055, themarsh.org THRU AUG 5 Hamilton: An American Musical The smash-hit Broadway musical comes to the Bay Area for a limited run. The story of American founder Alexander Hamilton is retold with a lyrical hip-hop score.

Orpheum Theatre (SF).

888.746.1799, shnsf.com MAY 21–JUN 18 Beauty and the Beast The Mountain Play celebrates its 104th season with the classic French fairy tale of a provincial girl, a

prince under a spell and the power of true love.

Originally penned by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, the story has made its way from Disney to Broadway.

The Mountain Play’s iteration will feature your favorite songs — along with a few new additions.

Cushing Memorial Amphitheatre (Mill Valley). mountainplay.org MAY 23–JUN 18 Roman Holiday: The Cole Porter Musical Based on the Academy Award–winning film of the same name, Roman Holiday centers on a young princess and an American reporter who set out to discover the magic of Rome, accompanied by some of Cole Porter’s most wellloved music. Golden Gate Theatre (SF).

888.746.1799, shnsf.com

DANCE MAY 4–14 Alonzo King Lines Ballet Spring Season Choreographer Alonzo King partners with endangered language activist Bob Holman to present a ballet set to the sounds

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of recorded poetry from indigenous communities and cultures with languages in danger of extinction. YBCA Theater (SF). 415.978.2787, linesballet.org MAY 7 The Village Matters Dimensions Dance Theater presents its annual youth showcase featuring performances by participants of Dimensions’ Rites of Passage youth program, joined by eight other youth companies from around the Bay Area. Castlemont High School (Oakland). dimensionsdance.org MAY 18–21 Known Once Liss Fain Dance presents the world premiere of a performance based on stories in partnership with 826 Valencia and The Redwoods residential community in Mill Valley. Z Space (SF). zspace.org

COMEDY TUESDAYS Tuesday Night Comedy Funnies An evening of hilarity with comedians who make us laugh and think. Throckmorton Theatre (Mill Valley).

415.383.9600, throck mortontheatre.org THRU NOV 29 Josh’s Brain Improvs Monologist Josh Kornbluth presents a series of improvisations based on his experiences working at the Memory and Aging Center at UCSF and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

The Marsh (SF).

415.282.3055, themarsh.org

MUSIC MAY 5 Hidden Classical Jewels: Beethoven and Mozart The San Francisco Bach Choir, directed by Magen Solomon and featuring the Jubilate Orchestra, presents work from Mozart and Beethoven.

First Unitarian Universalist Church (SF). 855.473.2224, sfbach.org

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MAY 6 Herdeljezi Romani Music Festival A 20th anniversary celebration featuring Yuri Yunakov and the Grand Masters of Roma Music. Croatian American Center (SF). voiceofroma.com MAY 13 Blame Sally The band’s eclectic blend of folk, rock, pop and Celtic influences makes for a memorable and spirited performance.

Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org

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MAY 13 Soul Ska Enjoy good vibes and danceable jams from Marin's homegrown all-star ska collective. Rancho Nicasio (Nicasio). 415.662.2219, ranchonicasio.com MAY 20 A Hawaiian Celebration with Hapa Enjoy a Hawaiian dance performance, cultural fare, cocktails and, of course, tunes from one of the most recognizable names in Hawaiian music.

Osher Marin JCC (San Rafael). 415.444.8000, marinjcc.org MAY 20–21 Marin Oratorio Sings Handel A performance featuring selections from Georg Friedrich Handel, including Dixit Dominus and Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day. College

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Out & About / CALENDAR Marin Art and Garden Center Work from New Orleans–based artists David Sullivan and Courtney Egan. 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Ross. 415.455.5260, magc.org

SPOTLIGHT

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PEN TO NON PROFITS, schools and community groups, the Bay Area Human Race supports people with disabilities, people advocating for animals, and those seeking to increase access to education. Since 1982, San Rafael’s Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership has produced this event to raise funds for the nonprofits it serves. The largest community fundraiser of its kind in Marin County, the event has raised over $7.7 million for more than 2,000 local nonprofits. Race day features a 5K run/walk around the Civic Center Lagoon Park and fairgrounds and includes music, kids’ races and activities, a dog walk, a pancake breakfast and more. cvnl.org/bayareahumanrace KASIA PAWLOWSKA

of Marin (Kentfield).

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GALLERIES MARIN Art Works Downtown Paper As Voice Innovative works primarily on paper, through June 2. 1337 Fourth St, San Rafael.

415.451.8119, artworks downtown.org Bolinas Gallery An eclectic collection of contemporary art by established and emerging artists. 52 Wharf Road, Bolinas. 415.868.0782, bolinas-gallery.com Bubble Street Fantastical works by Daniel Merriam, Evan Chambers and Jeffrey

Steorts shown alongside sculptural ceramics by Marge Margulie. 565 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.339.0506, bubble streetgallery.com Claudia Chapline Gallery and Sculpture Garden Works by Claudia Chapline, Jim Garmhausen, Etta Deikman and others. 3445 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach.

415.868.2308, cchapline.com Desta Gallery A medley of contemporary fine art in various mediums. 417 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo. 415.524.8932, destagallery.com di Rosa Based on a True Story: Highlights from the di Rosa Collection Art and encounters from the center’s own

history, through May 28. 5200 Carneros Hwy, Napa. 707.226.5991, dirosaart.org Falkirk Cultural Center Marin Open Studios Show at Falkirk Mansion, May 12–June 23. 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael.

415.485.3328, falkirk culturalcenter.org Fine Art Etc. Featuring a collection of sculptures and paintings by artists from Northern California and around the world.

686 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.1107, fineart tc.com Gallery Route One Zea Morvitz: Drawings and Books, through May 14.

11101 Hwy One, Point Reyes. 415.663.1347, galleryrouteone.org

Marin Center’s Redwood Foyer Gallery Animalia Musicale: A Chorus of Critters A collection of 75 images of both domestic and wild animals, many of them painted on sheet music, by Marin artist Leslie Lakes, through June 2. 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. 415.473.6400, marincounty.org Marin Society of Artists Dodging the Status Quo, May 18–June 10. 1515 Third St, San Rafael.

415.454.9561, marin societyofartists.org Masterworks Kids’ Art Studio Youth art classes. 305B Montecito Drive, Corte Madera.

415.945.7945, master workskidsart.com O’Hanlon Center for the Arts Luminosity: Reflections on Light, through May 25. 616 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.388.4331, ohanloncenter.org Petri’s Fine Arts Featuring contemporary works in various mediums. 690 Bridgeway, Sausalito. 415.332.2626, petrisfineart .com Robert Allen Fine Art Landscapes Re-imagined A group exhibition of works on canvas, through May 31. 301 Caledonia St, Sausalito. 415.331.2800, robertallenfineart.co Robert Beck Gallery Early California and contemporary plein air paintings. 222 Sir

Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo. 415.456.7898, beckgallery.org Robert Green Fine Arts Abstract expressionist works by John Grillo, Paul Jenkins, Ed Moses and more. 154 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.381.8776, rgfineart .com Roberta English Art by Cheung Lee, Mayumi Oda, Li Huayi, Ju Ming and Toko Shinoda. 1615 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

415.331.2975, roberta english.com Rock Hill Gallery Photographs by Ethan Okamura, May 4–June 22. 145 Rock Hill Drive, Tiburon. 415.435.9108, ccctiburon.net Room Art Gallery Works by both Bay Area artists and major masters; the largest collection of Picasso, Chagall and others in Marin County.

86 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley.

415.380.7940, room artgallery.com Seager Gray Gallery New pieces of art. 108 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley. 415.384.8288, seagergray.com Smith Andersen North Works by established and emerging artists.

20 Greenfield ve, San Anselmo. 415.455.9733, smithandersen north.com Studio 333 A co-op gallery specializing in fine art and events. 333A Caledonia St, Sausalito.

415.331.8272, studio333.info The Blissful Gallery Works by painter Emmeline Craig. 3415 Shoreline Hwy, Stinson Beach, 415.868.2787, emmelinecraig.com

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ArtHaus Heavy Rotation An evolving exhibition of works by gallery artists. 411 Brannan St, 415.977.0223, arthaus-sf.com Caldwell Snyder Gallery Recent works by Julie Speidel, May 4–31. 341 Sutter St, 415.392.2299, caldwellsnyder.com California Historical Society On the Road to the Summer of Love An exhibition of rarely seen photographs from more than 20 photographers, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, May 12–September 10. 678 Mission St, 415.357.1848, californiahistorical society.org Fouladi Projects Ongoing work. 1803 Market St, 415.621.2535, fouladiprojects.com George Lawson Gallery Works by Jacob Melchi, Alan Ebnother and others. 315 Potrero Ave, 415.703.4400, georgelawson gallery.com Gregory Lind Gallery New Weights and Measures Works by Will Yackulic, through May 27. 49 Geary St, 415.296.9661, gregory lindgallery.com Hackett-Mill An eclectic medley of original fine art. 2 1 Post St, 415.362.3377, hackettmill.com Jenkins Johnson Gallery Dialogues in Drawing Works inspired by the endeavors of women artists living and working through social and political turbulence, through May 14. 464 Sutter St, 415.677.0770, jenkinsjohnson gallery.com

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Out & About / CALENDAR Arts Exhibition Back for its eighth year, this annual show features book art donated from Bay Area artists, with pieces offered in a silent auction that runs throughout the exhibition and culminates in a live auction event, through May 20 (Novato). 415.506.0137, marinmoca.org

Noises Off at the San Francisco Playhouse, S.F.

BAY AREA Asian Art Museum Tomb Treasures: New Discoveries from China’s Han Dynasty See 160 rare selections from recent excavations, through May 28 (SF). 415.581.3711, asianart.org

John Berggruen Gallery Abstraction Stories told through shape, color and form, through May 13. 10 Hawthorne St, 415.781.4629, berggruen.com Meyerovich Gallery Paintings, works on paper and sculpture by modern and contemporary artists. 251 Post St, 415.421.7171, meyerovich.com Montague Gallery A collection of contemporary fine art glass featuring works

by Lino Tagliapietra, Dante Marioni, Hiroshi Yamano and Chihuly Workshop. 445A Sutter St, 415.964.4978, montaguegallerysf.com Pier 24 Photography The permanent collection of the Pilara

Foundation. Pier 24, 415.512.7424, pier24.org Rena Bransten Projects Hung Liu: Promised Land, through June 3. 1639 Market St, 415.982.3292, rena branstengallery.com Simon Breitbard Fine Arts Contemporary fine art from established artists and new talents.

843 Montgomery St, 415.951.1969, sbfineart .com The Midway Gallery Works from emerging artists. 900 Marin St, themidwaygallery.com Thomas Reynolds Gallery Contemporary pieces addressing the intersection of realism and abstraction. 2291 Pine St, 415.441.4093, thomasreynolds.com

MUSEUMS MARIN Bay Area Discovery Museum Imagine, create and transform while exploring the unique museum’s ongoing exhibits (Sausalito).

415.339.3900, baykidsmuseum.org Bolinas Museum Hats Off, American Selected works by Paul Harris, through June 11.

(Bolinas). 415.868.0330, bolinasmuseum.org Marin Museum of the American Indian A museum celebrating Native American art (Novato). 415.897.4064, fouladiprojects.com Marin Museum of Contemporary Art Altered Book and Book

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive Hippie Modernism: The Struggle for Utopia A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love featuring radical art, design and more, through May 21 (Berkeley).

510.642.0808, bampfa.org California Academy of Sciences Twilight Zone: Deep Reefs Revealed Explore the unknown expanses of the coral reefs alongside scientists who show off ew and rare species found there, many of which have never been displayed in a public aquarium (SF). 415.379.8000, calacademy.org Conservatory of Flowers Butterflies and Blooms A beautiful and intimate cottage garden aflutter with hundreds of butterflies, through June 7 (SF).

415.831.2090, conserva toryofflowers.org Contemporary Jewish Museum Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs A

collection of works from one of the country’s most celebrated cartoonists, through September 3 (SF).

415.655.7800, thecjm.org de Young Frank Stella’s Prints Highlights from the American artist’s experimental printmaking over a 25-year period, through June 25 (SF). 415.750.3600, deyoung.famsf.org Exploratorium Ongoing interactive exhibits exploring science, art and human perception (SF). 415.397.5673, exploratorium.edu Legion of Honor Monet: The Early Years The first major U.S. exhibition devoted to the initial phase of Claude Monet’s career, through May 29 (SF).

415.750.3600, legion ofhonor.famsf.org Museum of Craft and Design Chris Eckert: Mixed Messages An installation of 24 telegraph machines, each tapping out a Morse code Twitter feed for a different news organization, through November 17 (SF).

415.773.0303, sfmcd.org Oakland Museum of California Of Dogs and Other People: The Art of Roy De Forest Personal and colorful paintings and sculptures by Roy De Forest, through August 20 (Oakland).

510.318.8400, museumca.org SFMOMA Matisse/ Diebenkorn An exploration of the inspiration that Bay Area artist Richard Diebenkorn found in the work of French modernist Henri Matisse,

through May 29 (SF).

415.357.4000, sfmoma.org Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Memory and Resistance: The Work of Joseph DeLappe A mini-retrospective of works by mediaarts pioneer Joseph DeLappe, through June 18 (Sonoma). svma.org The Walt Disney Family Museum Deja View: The Art of Andreas Deja A unique exhibition of original works on paper and maquettes of iconic characters like Scar, Gaston, Lilo and more (SF). 415.345.6800, waltdisney.org Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Visualizing Citizenship: Seeking a New Public Imagination A collection of media centering on immigration by architect Teddy Cruz and political scientist Fonna Forman, through June 18 (SF).

415.978.2787, ybca.org

EVENTS THRU MAY 29 S.F. Decorator Showcase More than two dozen interior and landscape designers along with artists and photographers converge to make over a 11,000-squarefoot residence in the heart of Pacific Heights.

2698 Pacific Ave (SF). decoratorshowcase.org MAY 6 Marin General Hospital Foundation New York, New York Gala Support Marin General Hospital and its new Breast Health Center at the foundation’s glitzy fundraising celebration. The Village at Corte Madera (Corte Madera). marin general.org

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Out & About / CALENDAR MAY 6 Lines Ballet 2017 Spring Gala Enjoy cocktails and a performance from Lines’ spring season, choreographed by Alonzo King, followed by dinner and a live auction. YBCA (SF).

415.863.3040, lines ballet.org MAY 6 Oakland Urban Wine Festival Jack London Square will be filled with more than 30 Northern California wineries offering tastings as well as small eats, craft beer, live music, eclectic exhibitors and more. Jack London Square (Oakland).

510.645.9292, jack londonsquare.com MAY 6–7, 13–14 Marin Open Studios 2017 Artists across the

county are given the opportunity to show and sell their work to local art collectors, curators and colleagues (Various locations).

415.343.5667, marin openstudios.org

the Saint Francis Foundation’s work to improve the health and well-being of the Tenderloin neighborhood. The Ritz-Carlton (SF). saintfrancis foundation.org

MAY 7 Pixie Park Nature Fair Enjoy a day of craft, music and stories honoring the park’s founder, Elizabeth Terwilliger. Marin Art and Garden Center (Ross). 415.455.5260, magc.org

MAY 11 Bay Area Bike to Work Day Ditch your usual four wheels for two and participate in the Bay Area’s annual Bike to Work Day. Various locations (Bay Area).

MAY 7 Wine, Women and Shoes Shop and sip for a good cause.

Enjoy tastings from some of the area’s top wineries, an auction, a runway show and more while learning about Tenderloin Health Improvement Partnership and

MAY 13 Bay Area Human Race Support your favorite nonprofit, school or community group with this favorite 5K. Marin County Fairgrounds (San Rafael). cvnl.org/ bayareahumanrace

MAY 13 Family Gala: A Night on the Town Grab the family and get dressed up for this spring gala fundraiser celebrating and exploring the innovation of city landscapes, architecture and transportation — with dinner, dancing and a Ferris wheel.

Bay Area Discovery Museum (Sausalito).

415.339.3900, bayareadiscovery museum.org MAY 13 Pre–Mother’s Day Succulents Sale Shop potted succulents large and small, along with containers for planting. Stock up or simply pick out a special Mother’s Day gift. Falkirk Cultural Center (San Rafael).

415.485.3328, falkirk culturalcenter.org

MAY 14 Presidio Picnic Enjoy food and drink from 30 local vendors in one of the city’s most scenic spots. Free activities include yoga, lawn games, bike riding lessons and more. Presidio Main Parade Ground (SF). 415.561.5300, presidio.gov MAY 14 The French Market Peruse this outdoor antique market in search of art, books, textiles, vintage and estate jewelry, furniture, prints and other wares, all accompanied

by French music and crepes. Marin Civic Center (San Rafael).

415.383.2252, golden gateshows.com MAY 18 Marin Design Awards Vanguard Properties presents the Marin Design Awards,

a celebration of creativity and innovation in design based right here in Marin County.

The awards recognize achievements in the areas of architecture, interior and exterior design, home decor, floral design and fashion.

Community Center (Mill Valley). marin designawards.com.

MAY 20 Altered Books Live Auction and Closing Party The culmination of the eighth year of MarinMOCA’s Altered Book and Book Arts Exhibition, this party centers on a live auction that offers up unique literary artworks for purchase in support of the museum.

Arts Center (Novato).

415.506.0137, marinmoca.org

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MAY 20 Trade Feast Help Marin’s Museum of the American Indian celebrate 50 years of cultural preservation and education with an evening featuring California Native dancers, singing, children’s activities, Native American arts and crafts vendors. Museum of the American Indian (Novato). 415.897.4064, marinindian.com

MAY 28 Muir Beach Volunteer Firemen’s Barbecue Head to the 45th annual barbecue, a fun event for the whole family with delicious food, activities for the kids, live music — from IrieFuse and Andre Pessis — and dancing.

Santos Meadows (Muir Beach). 415.381.8793, muirbeachfire.com

MAY 20–21 Ranches and Rolling Hills Landscape Art Show and Sale View Marin’s farmland through the eyes of renowned plein air painters from Marin County and Oak Group artists. Enjoy a farm-totable preview lunch and an opportunity to view and buy art. Druids Hall (Nicasio). 415.663.1158, malt.org

MAY 11–14 Obsession Jude Law stars in this stage play, which follows Gino, a drifter who gets caught up in a passionate affair that leads to destruction. Enjoy the filmed live production from the comfort of your Larkspur theater seat. The Lark Theater (Larkspur).

415.924.5111, larktheater.net

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MAY 13 Bill Evans: Time Remembered Enjoy the Bay Area premiere of this new feature-length documentary. Preceded by live jazz with the Dick Fregulia Trio, and followed by a discussion with filmmaker Bruce Spiegel. JB Piano Company (San Rafael). jbpiano.com.

MAY 15–16 Finding Oscar This investigative documentary centers on fallout from the 1982 Dos Erres massacre in Guatemala, a slaughter survived only

by Oscar and Ramiro, two little boys who were abducted and raised by the soldiers who had murdered their families. Follow the team of scientists, prosecutors and others who made it their mission to find the boys, the only living

evidence linking the Guatemalan government to the event.

Smith Rafael Film Center (San Rafael).

415.454.5813, rafaelfilm.cafilm.org

WALKS & TALKS MAY 1 Paul Hawken Environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist and author Paul Hawken discusses sustainability and the changing relationship between business and the environment. Dominican University (San Rafael). 415.927.0960, bookpassage.com MAY 3 How To: Make Fresh Pasta Learn the secrets of making authentic homemade pasta using simple and seasonal ingredients

with easy-to-follow techniques — no fancy equipment required.

Culinary Institute of America (Napa). ciaatcopia.com

increasing vegetable flavor and planting to promote pollination. Public Library (Novato). 415.473.2050.

MAY 6 Designing for Habitat Create a sanctuary for yourself and local bees, birds and butterflies. The course covers soil health, wildlife needs and seasonal plants and is followed by a casual wine reception. Marin Art and Garden Center (Ross).

415.455.5260, magc.org

MAY 20 Tamalpa Experience Workshop Using movement, drawing, poetic writing and improvisational performance, participants tap into art’s symbolic language to explore current life themes.

Mountain Home Studio (Kentfield).

415.457.8555, tamalpa.org

MAY 6 Marin Master Gardeners: Basics and Challenges of Vegetable Gardening Marin Master Gardener Joe Jennings discusses vegetable gardening basics with a focus on three key challenges: planting in containers,

MAY 25 Natural Color: Plant Dye Projects for Your Home and Wardrobe Join Sasha Duerr to discuss her book, which centers on creating natural dyes. Marin Art and Garden Center (Ross).

415.455.5260, magc.org

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CORTE MADERA BLUE BARN GOURMET American The first Marin outpost of the S.F.-based eatery has proven very popular.

The menu includes customizable salads, toasted sandwiches, soups and more, prepared with locally harvested produce and proteins. Try the Jersey cow milk gelato from Double 8 Dairy of West Marin. Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.1104, bluebarngourmet.com b $$ S Í LD º

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WHO Justin and Tyler Catalana WHAT Beer Hall and Rotisserie WHERE Sausalito The owners of Mill Valley Beerworks opened Joinery earlier this year in the former Wellington’s Wine Bar space. The waterfront casual restaurant specializes in rotisserie and local brews with favorites like a fried chicken sandwich with shaved fennel or pulled pork tacos. The sleek wood interior features communal tables and includes glass doors that open to an outdoor deck with views of the bay. 300 Turney St, 415.766.8999, joineryca.com b $$ Í LD

BOCA PIZZERIA Italian This Italian-inspired pizzeria utilizes Northern California’s bounty of seasonal ingredients and showcases local microbreweries and wine country’s boutique varietals. The menu includes large selections of appetizers to share, organic salads when available, pastas, local free-range poultry and meats, desserts and Neapolitan-style pizzas with house-made mozzarella. 1544 Redwood Hwy, 415.924.3021, bocapizzeria.com s $$ Í C LD º

MARIN JOE’S Italian This Marin mainstay has been around for over 50 years. Choose from a menu of soups, salads, seafood, mesquite-grilled or sautéed meats and a plethora of pasta options. For a fun addition to your dining experience, order the Caesar salad — the server will prepare the dressing at your table.

Not looking for a meal?

Enjoy a drink and hear local musicians at the well-known piano bar.

1585 Casa Buena Dr, 415.924.2081, marin joesrestaurant.com s $$ S C LD PACIFIC CATCH PanAsian The well-priced menu features freshly caught items and Pacific Rim-inspired small or main plates, including wasabi bowls filled with white or brown rice, veggies and a choice of chicken, beef or fish (cooked or raw). Pacific Catch is successfully modeled after the Paia Fish House on Maui, down to the chalkboard menu and Hawaiian music. 133 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.927.3474, pacificcatch com s $$ S Í C LD º

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PIG IN A PICKLE American Fresh local ingredients and the highest-quality brisket, pork, ribs and chicken comprise the menu of this Town Center eatery. Sauces are crafted to represent the best American barbecue regions, from Memphis to South Carolina.

House-made pickles, buns and sausages will keep you coming back.

341 Corte Madera Town Ctr, 415.891.3265, pig inapicklebbq.com b $$$ S Í BLD WORLD WRAPPS Sandwiches This 21-year-old “fast food” joint is getting a facelift orchestrated by two of the original owners Keith Cox and Matt Blair, starting with the Corte Madera location. Expect a newly renovated space and flavorful additions like the Hawaiian poke wrap and a tahini tofu summer roll that’s vegan friendly. 208 Corte Madera Town Center, 415.927.3663, worldwrapps.com $ S Í LD

FAIRFAX 123 BOLINAS California Created by four friends wanting to showcase seasonal fare in a relaxing, intimate environment, this cozy, one-room eatery offers locally brewed beer, small-production wines and seasonal food along with the view of Bolinas Park through the floorto-ceiling windows. 123 Bolinas St, 415.488.5123, 123bolinas.com b $$ S Í D º BAREFOOT CAFE American Chef Tony Senehi prepares fresh Californian dishes made with local, organic ingredients,

from sustainable sources. A popular brunch location, neighbors and tourists come to this quaint restaurant in the heart of Fairfax for everything from their eggs benedict to panna cotta dessert. 1900 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.460.2160, barefootcafe.com b $$ S BLD GRILLY’S Mexican If you’re looking for a quick, fresh meal, Grilly’s is an easy and delicious stop. Pick up a couple burritos and the much-loved chicken taco salad and you have a lunch or dinner to please the whole family. 1 Bolinas Ave, 415.457.6171, grillys.com $ S Í C BLD IRON SPRINGS PUB & BREWERY American Choose from an extensive beer list, and enjoy your selection with an ale-braised barbecue pork sandwich, prawn tacos or the house-ground chicken bacon cheeseburger. 765 Center Blvd, 415.485.1005, ironspringspub.com b $$ S Í C LD º MAS MASA Latin American and Mexican Chef and owner Patrick Sheehy and co-owner William Eoff ocus on the ancient technique of corn nixtamalization, utilizing organic, non-GMO heirloom corn varieties. The kitchen is 100 percent gluten-free and beer and wine lists highlight local California microbreweries and wineries. 31 Bolinas Road, 415.529.5444, eatmasmasa.com s $$ S Í LD

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Out & About / DINE • COMFORTS CAFE American Comforts has a cozy sit-down patio and serves breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch.

Besides the famous and popular Chinese chicken salad, other winners are the stuffed pecan-crusted French toast, flavorful scrambles and Chicken Okasan ( nicknamed “Crack Chicken” by fans).

335 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.9840, comfortscafe.com b $$ S Í BL BR Grilled Chicken

SORELLA CAFFE Italian Run by sisters Sonia and Soyara, Sorella, which means “sister” in Italian, serves fresh Italian food with a northern influence. Customer favorites include the cioppino, butternut squash ravioli and Pollo alla Sorella. Another highlight is the giant wheel of Grana Padana cheese. And if that isn’t enough, stop by for live music every second and fourth Thursday of the month, as well as accordion music every Friday and a piano, bass and drums combo every Saturday. 107 Bolinas Road, 415.258.4520, sorellacaffe.co b $$$ S D New TAMAL Mexican Set in the former space of The Sleeping Lady, this contemporary Mexican restaurant serves a plentiful selection of tapas and tequila-centric cocktails. 23 Broadway, 415.524.8478 s $$$ LD

VILLAGE SAKE Japanese Lucky for Fairfax, beloved former Sushi Ran chef Scott Whitman and talented Marin-based restaurateur partners have opened an Izakaya — a Japanese style community pub — on Bolinas Street. In this compact space you’ll find maki rolls and skewers, plus sake and craft beers.

Closed Tuesdays.

19 Bolinas Road, 415.521.5790, villagesake.com b $$$ Í D

LARKSPUR DON ANTONIO Italian Antonio Volpicelli, of Don Antonio in Tiburon, has taken over the old Fabrizio space and filled it with more traditional Italian cuisine. The menu offers an assortment of classic dishes like gorgonzola gnocchi, veal parmesan, carbonara and an extensive wine list. 455 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.3332, amalfi ristorantelarkspur.com b $$ Í LD

EMPORIO RULLI Italian Renowned for its Northern Italian specialties and treats, the Larkspur location (there are four others) is a favored spot for lunch as well as coffee and a sweet treat.

464 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.7478, rulli.com $$ S Í BL FARM HOUSE LOCAL California This downtown Larkspur gem is sure to please with simple, healthy food in a warm, cozy atmosphere — both inside and outside on the covered patio. The seasonal menu follows what is fresh and local with dishes such as fluffy omelets stuffed with local meats, cheeses and vegetables. 25 Ward St, 415.891.8577, farm houselocal.com b $$ S Í BL FARMSHOP California Located in the Marin Country Mart since 2013, Farmshop Marin has quickly become a top spot here in the county. Indoor and

outdoor seating available. Marin Country Mart, 2233 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.755.6700, farmshopca.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR GIA RISTORANTE ITALIANO Italian Fabrizio Laudati, along with co-chef Stefano Guasco, has brought his Italian style to Marin. Previously Laudati owned four Italian restaurants in San Francisco, including Bella Trattoria and Panta Rei. The menu features simple, authentic dishes with a modern twist from the Lazio region of central Italy. 286 Magnolia Ave, 415.891.3979, giarestaurant.net b $$ Í LD LEFT BANK RESTAURANT French Known for award-winning French cuisine and a lively brasserie ambience, this corner spot on Magnolia Avenue rates high with locals.

Those with a small appetite (or budget)

can opt for happy hour appetizers (3 to 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, Monday to Friday), most priced under $7. 507 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.3331, leftbank.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR MARIN BREWING CO. American Grab a cold beer made on site and pair it with fish ’n’ chips — in this case fresh cod dipped in Mt. Tam pale ale batter, served with steak fries and homemade tartar sauce — or another item from the all-American menu.

Marin Country Mart, 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.4677, marinbrewing.com b $$ S Í LD º PERRY’S American The San Francisco mainstay has a location across the bridge in Larkspur, bringing with it its wide selection of salads, steaks and comfort favorites like French onion soup. Replacing the Lark Creek Inn, the skylights bring in plenty of natural light

and an expanded bar is ideal for sipping the restaurant’s famed bloody mary’s. Valet parking is offered and brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays.

234 Magnolia Ave, 415.927.1877, perryssf.com s $$ LD º PICCO California Popular since its inception, Picco has a seasonally driven menu featuring items such as risotto (made every half hour) that keep patrons coming back. Pizzeria Picco next door is famous for its wood-fired pizzas, wine selection and softserve Straus Family Creamery ice cream.

320 Magnolia Ave, 415.924.0300, restaurantpicco.com s $$$ S Í C D POSIE Dessert This hip artisan ice cream shop opened by Kyle Caporicci, former pasty chef of Michelinstarred Commis, is making a name for itself with its seasonal flavors and homemade glutenfree cones. For lunch, meticulously prepared open-faced tartines and Instagram ready pastries are featured.

Menu changes weekly, closed Mondays.

250B Magnolia Ave, 415.891.8395 $L RUSTIC BAKERY California This homegrown bakery is known and loved the world over. In fact, Pope Francis famously requested Rustic Bakery flatbread and crostini when he visited the United States in 2015. Bread that’s baked fresh each morning in addition to granola, cookies, muffins and croissants

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1139 Magnolia Ave, 415.925.1556; 2017 Larkspur Landing Circle, 415.461.9900, rusticbakery.com b $$ S Í BLD BR

MILL VALLEY BALBOA CAFE MILL VALLEY California The San Francisco institution has become a place to see and be seen in Mill Valley, especially after 142 Throckmorton comedy nights. Menu includes Niman flatiron steak, braised beef brisket risotto and classic burgers. 38 Miller Ave, 415.381.7321, balboacafe.com s $$$ Í LD BR º Update BOO KOO Asian This locally owned restaurant creates healthy meals that blend equal parts California Fresh with Southeastern Asian inspired street food.

With a new chef and recent expansion of the restaurant, they’ve ushered in a vibrant bar with wines and kombucha on tap as well as one of the best craft beer offerings in town. Vegan, GF and vegetarian friendly menu. 25 Miller Ave, 415.888.8303, eatbookoo.com b $ S Í LD BUCKEYE ROADHOUSE American Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs and Chili-Lime “Brick” Chicken are a few of the satisfying, comfortfood menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s. The warm, dark-wood bar with red leather booths is also a popular spot for cocktails. 15 Shoreline Hwy, 415.331.2600, buckeyeroadhouse.com s $$ C LD BR

BUNGALOW 44 American One of Mill Valley’s neighborhood hot spots, featuring contemporary California comfort food, signature cocktails, fine wine, and one-dollar oysters from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day. 44 E. Blithedale Ave, 415.381.2500, bungalow44.com s $$$ S Í C D EL PASEO American This award-winning eatery in the heart of downtown Mill Valley has been voted most romantic restaurant in Northern California.

Built from Mount Tam railroad ties and brick in 1947, El Paseo was restored by owner Sammy Hagar in 2009.

Now with a full liquor license in place, the new Passage Bar and the restaurant offer a curated spirits and cocktail program. 17 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0741, elpaseomillvalley.com b $$$ Í C D

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FRANTOIO RISTORANTE Italian This 6,000-squarefoot eatery is centered around the in-house olive press, which produces a special blend popular with locals. For special occasions and private parties, reserve the olive-press room.

The popular weekday happy hour starts at 4:30 p.m. 152 Shoreline Hwy, 415.289.5777, frantoio.com s $$$ Í C LD º HARMONY Chinese Enjoy a lighter take on Chinese at this restaurant, nestled in the Strawberry Village. The barbecue pork bun is filled with house-made roasted meat in a savory sauce, and signature prawns are wok seared with scallions. Pair your

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pick with wine, beer or tea. Be sure to check out the weekday lunch special for an excellent deal. Strawberry Village, 415.381.5300, harmony restaurantgroup.com b $$ S LD JOE’S TACO LOUNGE Mexican Joe’s serves up fish tacos, burritos and enchiladas as well as more unusual items like Mexican pizza, tofu tostada and crab tostadas. Colorful interior and quick service make this a fun, easy stop.

382 Miller Ave, 415.383.

8164, joestaco lounge.com b $$ S Í BLD KITCHEN SUNNYSIDE American This brunch stop brings some gourmet to your morning with options like Dungeness crab hash, cornflake French toast, eggs Florentine and bottomless mimosas. Lunch options like paninis and burgers are also

available. 31 Sunnyside Ave, 415.326.5159, kitchensunnyside.com b $$ S BL BR

rustic seasonal meal.

625 Redwood Hwy, 415.380.2525, piatti.com s $$ S Í C LD BR

LA GINESTRA Italian A favorite family spot for over 30 years; getting a table or booth here can take awhile. While this old-school Italian eatery is known for traditional pastas, veal dishes, pizzas and dry martinis, the familiar wait staff s also part of the attraction. 127 Throckmorton Ave, 415.388.0224, laginestramv.com s $$ S D

MOLINA California Focusing on California coastal cuisine, the menu features items selected from Marin County’s farmers’ markets, including shellfish, oysters, rabbit, pig, quail and cattle. Both the menu and the music change nightly. 17 Madrona St, 415.383.4200, molinarestaurant.com b $$$ Í D BR

PIATTI RISTORANTE AND BAR Italian The staff rides itself on capturing the warm and welcoming atmosphere of a traditional Italian trattoria. Get a table by the window or on the outdoor deck for a truly exceptional view right on the water. Peruse the impressive selection of Italian wines to accompany your

PIAZZA D’ANGELO Italian Family owned for over 35 years, Piazza D’Angelo evokes a traditional trattoria dining experience. Enjoy a variety of pastas, meat and seafood dishes, wood fired pizzas, and gluten free offerings with locally sourced ingredients. 22 Miller Ave, 415.388.2000, piazzadangelo.com s $$ S Í C LD BR º

ROBATA GRILL AND SUSHI Japanese Robata translates as “by the fireside”; fittingly, food here can be cooked on an open fire and served in appetizer-size portions to pass around the table. Or simply order your own sushi or entree from the menu.

591 Redwood Hwy, 415.381.8400, robatagrill.com b $$ S LD SHORELINE COFFEE SHOP American Tucked away in a parking lot at Tam Junction, this coffee shop is a funky diner with a smalltown feel. Check out the mix of Mexican and traditional breakfast fare. 221 Shoreline Hwy, 415.388.9085 b $$ S Í BL BR SWEETWATER MUSIC HALL CAFE American Located at the entrance of Sweetwater Music Hall, the cafe is dedicated to the FLOSS philosophy: Fresh, Local, Organic, Seasonal and Sustainable. Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, the menu includes brown-butter scrambled eggs on avocado toast, crispy potatoricotta gnocchi and

vegan Thai spring rolls with sweet-and-sour sauce. 19 Corte Madera Ave, 415.388.3850, sweet watermusichall.com s $$ S Í BLD BR º TAMALPIE Italian Owner Karen Goldberg designed this restaurant with a large group seating area, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and a small casual bar.

The food is Italian home cooking with the daily modern inspiration of locally sourced seasonal ingredients found in the salads, house-made pastas and crispy Neapolitan style pizza, with a selection of beer and wine to match. 477 Miller Ave, 415.388.7437, tamalpiepizza.com s $$ S Í C LD New THE WHISK + SKILLET American This daytime eatery in Strawberry Village serves all-day breakfast and lunch with plenty of egg options to choose from and Equator coffee to boot. Lunch options include soups, sandwiches and salads.

110 Strawberry Village, 415.380.1900 b $$ BL THEP LELA Thai This jewel is tucked away in the back of Strawberry Village. Diners come for the tasty kee mao noodles, pad thai, fresh rolls and extensive bar menu. It’s also a great place for lunch.

615 Strawberry Village, 415.383.3444, theplela.com s $$ S Í LD

NOVATO BOCA PIZZERIA Italian Enjoy authentic pizza prepared with fresh mozzarella made in-house daily and tomatoes imported

from Italy. Other menu items include grilled rosemary chicken sandwiches and braised beef short rib pappardelle.

Enjoy weekly specials, such as 50 percent off all wines by the bottle on Wednesdays and half off raft beers on Thursdays. 454 Ignacio Blvd, 415.883.2302, bocapizzeria.com b $$ S Í C LD BOCA TAVERN American Bring a date or celebrate a special event at this classic steak house, which features wholesome American fare.

Favorites include the mac ’n’cheese croquettes, hanger steak and duck-fat fries. 340 Ignacio Blvd, 415.883.0901, bocasteak.com s $$$ S Í C LD º RICKEY’S RESTAURANT & BAR American Besides a full-service restaurant and bar (with banquet and meeting rooms), this comfort food bastion offers poolside dining and a garden patio overlooking green lawns. 250 Entrada Dr, 415.883.9477, rickeysrestaurant.com s $$ S Í C D º RUSTIC BAKERY California Organic pastries, breads, salads and sandwiches are on the menu here, including daily seasonal specials.

Try the Marin Melt — Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt. Tam and Point Reyes Toma cheeses grilled on honey whole wheat, served with dressed baby greens and crisp apple slices. 1407 Grant Ave, 415.878.4952, rusticbakery.com b $$ S Í BLD BR

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PIZZA ANTICA Italian This Italianinspired restaurant in Strawberry Village offers much more than impeccably prepared thin-crust pizzas.

The seasonal dishes are created with local ingredients and include chopped salads, housemade pastas, and meat, fish and fowl entrees, such as the Tuscan fried chicken and roasted pork chop. 800 Redwood Hwy, 415.383.0600, pizzaantica.com b $$ S LD BR º

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BAAN THAI CUISINE Thai Known for its mango sticky rice, this restaurant is committed to bringing their customers fresh, local and seasonal food.

Warm up with the tom kha soup or stave off he heat with a lychee iced tea. 726 San Anselmo Ave, 415.457.9470, baanthaimarin.com b $$ LD CUCINA SA Italian Formerly Cucina Restaurant and Wine Bar, the ownership team of Donna Seymour and Kevin Hansmeyer renovated, renamed and reopened the restaurant in December 2015. This cozy space features homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and Italian wines. A large part of the menu is vegetarian and glutenfree. 510 San Anselmo Ave, 415.454.2942, cucina-sa.com b $$ Í D L’APPART RESTO French French specialties, local favorites and a $35 three- course prix fixe menu are served up in an energetic yet sophisticated environment. Check out the live music on Thursdays.

636 San Anselmo Ave, 415.256.9884, lappartresto.com b $$ S Í LD BR MARINITAS Mexican The sister restaurant of Insalata’s continues to flourish as a center for creative Latin cuisine in Marin. It may not be as low-priced as most local Mexican restaurants, but this is not your typical southof-the-border spot. 218 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 415.454.8900, marinitas.net s $$ S LD BR

M.H. BREAD AND BUTTER California This one-stop shop offers everything from coffee and pastries to artisan bread and braised meats. High-quality ingredients and a comfortable atmosphere make MH worth checking out. 101 San Anselmo Ave, 415.755.4575, mhbreadandbutter.com $$ S Í BL BR SUSHI 69 Japanese Opened in 2001 in San Anselmo, Sushi 69 has been a favorite for locals looking to get their fill on no frills sushi. The owner hails from Japan and has created an extensive menu featuring traditional tempura and the popular Hiro’s roll (spicy tuna with avocado, salmon and ponzu sauce wrapped in sushi rice). 69 Center Blvd, 415.459.6969, shallwego69.com b $$ Í D

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SAN RAFAEL AMICI’S EAST COAST PIZZERIA California A wide array of thin-crust pizzas, freshly made pastas and salads are the ticket here, along with flame-roasted lemon chicken wings, for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Gluten-free pizza crust is available. 1242 Fourth St, 415.455.9777, amicis.com b $$ S Í LD º IL DAVIDE Italian The large selection of innovative and classic Tuscan dishes and house-made pasta has kept locals coming back for years. Ingredients are organic and locally sourced where possible, and there’s a vast selection of both Italian and California wines by the glass. A private party dining

room accommodates up to 45 people. 901 A St, 415.454.8080, ildavide.net s $$$ S Í C LD LA TOSCANA RISTORANTE & BAR Italian Family owned and operated since 1985, La Toscana has completed an extensive interior and exterior renovation, transforming an already popular San Rafael gathering spot into a place for any occasion. The menu features classics like gnocchi and carbonara and an ample selection of wine. 3751 Redwood Hwy, 415.492.9100, ristorantelatoscana.com s $$$ S Í C LD º LAVIER CUSINE LatinFusion Free-range meat and fresh seafood is the focus at this authentic Latin-fusion eatery in San Rafael run by Gabriela and her husband Guillermo who hails from Yucatan. Try the plantain and panko crusted cheese sticks to start and follow that with the popular puffy

fish tacos with slaw and black beans. Brunch is served on weekends until 2 p.m. 1025 C St, 415.295.7990, lavier latinfusion.com b $$ S LD BR º MULBERRY STREET PIZZERIA Italian Chef Ted Rowe won first place in the Food Network Television Pizza Challenge with his For the Love of Mushroom pizza —sautéed mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce and a red wine reduction atop a fresh crust.

Be sure to try other unique pies, like the spicy Three Beer pizza and the clam and garlic.

101 Smith Ranch Road, 415.472.7272, mulberrystreetpizza sanrafael.com b $$ S RANGE CAFE American With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the grand Peacock Gap lawns, the Range Cafe is the perfect place for comforting American classics with an elegant twist. This inviting

lunchtime cafe with its ice-cold lemonade and refreshing chardonnays makes a great dinner spot once the sun sets. 333 Biscayne Dr, 415.454.6450, rangecafe.net s $$ S Í C BLD º

and wood-fired pizzas plus a wide selection of beers, wines and cocktails. Come for the food, stay for the music.

100 Yacht Club Dr, 415.524.2773, terrapin crossroads.net s $$ Í C D BR º

SOL FOOD Puerto Rican Fast becoming a Marin legend, Sol Food whips up traditional Puerto Rican dishes just like the ones owners Sol Hernandez grew up eating. Favorites include the bistec sandwich, mofongo and fried plantains, but anything tastes good with a dash of the signature hot sauce, also for sale by the bottle (as is the lemon-garlic salad dressing). 901 Lincoln Ave, 415.451.4765, sol foodrestaurant.com $$ S BLD

THERESA & JOHNNY’S COMFORT FOOD American A favorite with both the kids and the foodie set, this charming eatery serves food like Mom used to make. Drop by for eggs Benedict, tuna melts and some of the best milkshakes. 817 Fourth St, 415.259.0182, theresa-and-johnnys.com b $$ S Í BL BR

TERRAPIN CROSSROADS American This waterfront restaurant and music venue presents fresh food and local talent. The menu includes salads, savory dishes

TOMATINA Italian Tomatina takes a modern approach to traditional Italian recipes. Offering housemade pasta, pizzas and signature piadine: fresh, hot flatbreads topped with cool salads, ready to fold and eat.

5800 Northgate Mall, 415.479.3200, tomatina.com s $$ S Í LD º

WHIPPER SNAPPER RESTAURANT California/Caribbean Owner/chef Bill Higgins serves tapas, sangria and reasonably priced organic dishes. The California-Caribbean lunch and dinner cuisine blends local farm-fresh ingredients with Latin flavors. Be sure to try the popular fish tacos, Cuban “cigars” and chocolate bread pudding.

Available for parties and special gatherings and the restaurant has a back patio for alfresco dining. 1613 Fourth St, 415.256.1818, whipsnap.biz b $$ S Í C LD º YET WAH Chinese Named for the founder’s wife (“Yet” refers to the moon, “Wah” to brightness), this beloved mainstay has a traditional Chinese menu and daily dim sum.

Expect live music in the Kung Fu Lounge. 1238 Fourth St, 415.460.9883, yetwahsanrafael.com s $$ S Í LD

SAUSALITO ANGELINO RESTAURANT Italian An authentic Italian restaurant with handmade pastas and seasonal antipasti, showcasing cuisine of the Campania region for over 20 years. 621 Bridgeway, 415.331.5225, angelino restaurant.com s $$$ S BLD

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From the organic, house made, blue corn tortillas to the red chile chicken wings, this restaurant located in downtown San Rafael offers a cornucopia of hues and flavors. 1335 Fourth St, 415.521.5691, greenchilekitchen.com b $$ S LD

VN NOODLE & GRILL Vietnamese Located in Montecito Plaza, the restaurant’s robust menu features standard Vietnamese fare including a wide selection of rice plates, pho and of course, iced coffee. 421 Third St, 415.306.4299 $$ LD

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BARREL HOUSE TAVERN California Stop by Barrel House for great local food enhanced by fantastic bay and city views. The relaxed urban setting is a perfect match for the barrel-aged cocktails. 660 Bridgeway, 415.729.9593, barrelhousetavern.com s $$$ S Í LD º COPITA Mexican Chef Joanne Weir serves up Mexican fare in downtown Sausalito.

The ever-changing menu is gluten-free, and the in-house tequila bar offers over 100 varieties and fantastic cocktails.

Dine at the bar or on the outdoor patio for great people-watching.

739 Bridgeway, 415.331.7400, copitarestaurant.com s $$ S Í LD BR Update DARIO’S RESTAURANT Italian/ Mediterranean Dario’s, a 40-year-old pizza joint in Sausalito is shaking things up by adding a new menu with a Mediterranean flair.

In addition to the thin crust pizzas, you can now order items like lamb meatballs, chicken schwarma and falafel wraps. 2829 Bridgeway, 415.332.6636, darios sausalito.com b $$ Í LD

F3/FAST FOOD FRANCAIS French Owned and operated by the owners of Le Garage, F3 serves brunch, lunch and dinner featuring “Frenchified” American comfort food. A rotating menu includes items like the Quack burger (Duck confit, black pepper chèvre, lettuce and red onion marmalade). Enjoy with a side of Brussels sprout chips or pommes dauphines (tater tots). 39 Caledonia St, 415.887.9047, eatf3.com s $$ S Í LD BR FENG NIAN Chinese This spacious popular hangout has served up wonton soup, pot stickers and daily specials for nearly two decades.

For an indulgent treat, order the Szechwan crispy calamari, honeyglazed walnut prawn or lemon chicken.

Staying in? Feng Nian delivery available. 2650 Bridgeway, 415.331.5300, fengnian.com b $$ S LD KITTI’S PLACE Thai/ California This homestyle family restaurant has been in Sausalito 20 years and features favorites like lettuce cups, soft spring rolls and weekly specials.

3001 Bridgeway, 415.331.0390, kittisplace.com b $$ S Í LD LE GARAGE French Opt for an indulgent meal right on the water. The atmosphere is animated with light French music (à la Amélie), and the much-adored croquemonsieur is authentic.

85 Liberty Ship Way, 415.332.5625, legaragebistro sausalito.com b $$$ S Í BLD BR

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BAR BOCCE American Food just tastes better on a bayside patio with fire pits and a bocce ball court. Order one of the sourdough bread pizzas and a glass of wine and you’ll see why this casual eatery, overseen by Robert Price of Buckeye and Bungalow 44, has become a local favorite. 1250 Bridgeway, 415.331.0555, barbocce.com s $$ S Í LD

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SERVINO RISTORANTE Italian Chef and owner Angelo Servino highlights organic ingredients in an array of rustic Italian dishes, including house-made pastas, wood oven pizzas, and seasonal specialties. Located on the bay in Tiburon, Servino also prides itself on itsextensive sustainable seafood program. Savor la dolce vita on the waterfront patio. 9 Main St, 415.435.2676, servino.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR º

than 200 varieties of tequilas that are even better when enjoyed in the private Cabo Wabo room named for (and approved by) Mill Valley’s own tequila master, Sammy Hagar.

2009 Bridgeway, 415.332.1512, saylors restaurantandbar.com s $$ S Í C LD º

Just stopping by? The wine, cocktail and sake lists keep even the pickiest barfly satisfied. Reservations are required in the main room. 107 Caledonia St, 415.332.3620, sushiran.com s $$ Í LD

the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, so all the seafood is sustainable. In 2014 diners voted Luna Blu one of the Top 100 Neighborhood Gem restaurants in America. 35 Main St, 415.789.5844 s $$$ S Í LD

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POGGIO Italian Executive chef Benjamin Balesteri creates Northern Italian fare using fresh and local ingredients.

Private dining rooms above the restaurant can accommodate larger parties (10 to 150 guests). 777 Bridgeway, 415.332.7771, poggiotratoria.com s $$$ S Í C BLD

SCOMA’S OF SAUSALITO Italian The Scoma’s boat fishes seasonally, going out from Pier 47 and is approved for salmon and Dungeness crab resulting in fresh catches year-round.

The menu regularly features whole crabs, chowders, grilled fish and house specialties. 588 Bridgeway, 415.332.9551, scomas sausalito.com s $$ C LD

CAPRICE California Book the private party room for large groups or just relax in this romantic dinner spot.

Take advantage of the restaurant’s wellpriced three-course dinners for less than $30, and don’t miss prime rib Mondays.

2000 Paradise Dr, 415.435.3400, thecaprice.com s $$$ D

RUSTIC BAKERY California This location of the beloved bakery offers the same menu as the other locations as well as outdoor dining.

Enjoy a wide selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and pastries on the boardwalk.

1550 Tiburon Blvd, 415.797.6123, rusticbakery.com b $$ S C BLD BR

TIBURON TAVERN California The atmosphere here is enhanced by two outdoor patios, two indoor fireplaces and fresh flowers. Happy hour is 3 to 6:30 p.m. every day. 1651 Tiburon Blvd, 415.435.5996, lodgeattiburon.com s $$ S Í C BLD BR º

SAYLOR’S RESTAURANT AND BAR California/Mexican Chef/owner Sean Saylor uses fresh local ingredients and seafood to create a distinctively Cabo combination of California and Mexican cuisine. Serving more

SUSHI RAN Japanese Sample innovative small plates just big enough to share before enjoying some of the best sushi the Bay Area has to offer; the prices don’t deter the herd of enthusiasts who line up nightly to partake.

SALT & PEPPER American This sunfilled one-room restaurant, featuring hardwood floors and blue-checkered tablecloths, is an area favorite. Popular items include scallops, ribeye steak, a beef burger and traditional crab cakes with jalapeño dipping sauce. 38 Main St, 415.435.3594 b S Í LD

NICK’S COVE American Nick’s Cove offers a coastal escape on Tomales Bay, serving famous barbecued local oysters, Dungeness crab mac ’n’ cheese and cocktails using homegrown ingredients.

Large windows in the 130-seat restaurant provide picturesque views of Tomales Bay

MURRAY CIRCLE American Cavallo Point’s acclaimed restaurant features local seasonal fare by executive chef Justin Everett, with pairings from an extensive wine list and tempting desserts. Stop by Farley Bar for cocktails with a view. 601 Murray Circle, 415.339.4750, cavallopoint.com s $$$ S Í C BLD BR

LUNA BLU Sicilian Executive chef Renzo Azzarello and his wife, Crystal, serve English afternoon tea (a special service by reservation only). The menu changes daily, incorporating seasonal, fresh and organic produce. The restaurant has partnered with

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23240 Hwy 1, 415.663.1033, nickscove.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR PARKSIDE CAFE American Perfect for a sit-down alfresco meal or for grabbing a burger to enjoy on the beach.

Beautiful patio garden seating, ocean views, and private wood-fired dinners make this café a relaxing retreat. If you’re on the go, check out the market and bakery. Choose from an array of organic, locally grown produce, artisan meats and wild seafood (Stinson). 43 Arenal Ave, 415.868.1272, parksidecafe.com s $$$ S Í C BLD RANCHO NICASIO American Known for live music and an extensive menu featuring everything from crispy calamari to braised lamb shanks, Rancho Nicasio is open seven days a week. Be sure to stop in for happy hour, 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (Nicasio). 1 Old Rancheria Road, 415.662.2219, ranchonicasio.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR º SAND DOLLAR American Originally built from three barges in Tiburon in 1921, the Sand Dollar Restaurant was floated to Stinson that same year. Enjoy live music along with barbecued local oysters and New England clam chowder. The sunny deck is great in the afternoon (Stinson).

3458 Shoreline Hwy, 415.868.0434, stinson beachrestaurant.com s $$ S Í LD DEBRA TARRANT

SAM’S ANCHOR CAFE American The updated menu at this seaside institution features local organic produce and sustainably sourced meats and fish. Chef Robert Taylor, formerly of Farallon, has curated an oyster list for the raw bar menu and a fresh cocktail list to boot. 27 Main St, 415.435.4527, samscafe.com s $$$ S Í C LD BR º

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SAN FRANCISCO /EAST BAY AUGUST 1 FIVE Indian Focusing on seasonal offerings inspired by the regional cuisines of northern and central India, the cuisine breaks away from expected dishes like curry. For the interior, owner Hetal Shah worked with designer Craige Walters to create a refined yet inviting atmosphere to serve modern Indian food interpretations.

524 Van Ness Ave, 415.771.5900, august1five.com s $$ LD º AQ RESTAURANT & BAR California AQ takes seasonal to the next level, not only adapting the menu but also transforming the decor of the entire venue to match the weather outside. 1085 Mission St, 415.341.9000, aq-sf.com s $$$ Í D BENU Asian/French Plan on a formal and sophisticated evening.

The compositions on the tasting menu provide a full experience of this restaurant’s unique Asian fusion cuisine. 22 Hawthorne St, 415.685.4860, benusf.com b $$$ C D BLACK CAT American Grit meets glam at this jazzy supper club in the Tenderloin with a focus on modern American fare. Chef Ryan Cantwell of Zuni and Chez Panisse puts forward a savory small plates menu featuring items like latkes topped with shallot cream and salmon pastrami and a Devil’s Gulch rabbit pot pie.

Sip timeless cocktails while listening to live

music in the downstairs lounge. Happy hour 5–7 p.m. 400 Eddy St, 415.358.1999, blackcatsf.com s $$ Í D º BOULIBAR American/ Mediterranean Head to Boulettes Larder’s bar and dining room for the savory flavors of spicy lamb, feta and mint or the bittersweetness of salad topped with barberries, bulgur and pomegranate, all in a setting with handsome wood tables and an open kitchen. In the evening, the dining room can readily be reserved for small private parties of up to 24 on request. The views of the Bay Bridge punctuate an unmistakably San Francisco setting. 1 Ferry Building, 415.399.1155, bouletteslarder.com s $$$ S Í C BLD BR BOXING ROOM Cajun The Southern comfort of Louisiana, updated to fit the polished elegance of the city. Indulge in authentic Cajunstyle eats and fresh California seafood. 399 Grove St, 415.430.6590, boxingroom.com s $$$ S LD BR º BUN MEE Vietnamese A fun and casual lunch spot that puts a flavorful twist on classic Vietnamese. Sit back in this playful space with a salad, bowl or sandwich and enjoy the stylish San Francisco vibes. 2015 Fillmore St, 415.800.7696, bunmee.com b $$ S Í LD º CAPO’S CHICAGO Italian If you’re craving classic Chicago-style Italian and a venue to match, the endless pizza choices and flavorful pasta and

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meat selections here will more than satisfy your appetite and take you back in time to the mobster days of the 1920s. 641 Vallejo St, 415.986.8998, sfcapos.com s $$$ S Í D º CLIFF HOUSE California Great food, beautiful view and lots of history — what else could you want? An awardwinning wine list?

They have that too. Not only does Cliff ouse boast a popular Sunday champagne brunch, it also focuses on local, organic, sustainable ingredients and seafood on its everyday menu. 1090 Point Lobos, 415.386.3330, cliffhouse.c s $$ S BLD DABBA Indian Inspired by the Indian-Mexican restaurant Avatar’s in Mill Valley, this latest twist on the concept comes from tech entrepreneur Andy Mercy and former French Laundry and Spruce chef, Walter Abrams.

Applying Abrams’ precision, palate and creativity to global culinary traditions, Dabba offers worldly flavors “wrapped in a California state of mind.” 71 Stevenson St, 415.236.3984, dabba.com b $$ Í LD EPIC STEAK American An upscale meat lover’s mecca with a sophisticated atmosphere, Epic Steak’s bayside location delivers on all fronts. Professional service, choice cuts of prime rib and bittersweet chocolate fudge cake are among the things that keep patrons coming back.

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a happy hour favorite.

369 Embarcadero, 415.369.9955, epicsteak.com s $$$ Í LD º ESPETUS CHURRASCARIA Brazilian This steakhouse boasts a tasting menu of 14 meat courses grilled in the traditional Brazilian method. Patrons control the pace of the prix fixe experience with colored signal cards. 1686 Market St, 415.552.8792, espetus.com s $$$ S C LD GATHER American Nicknamed the “Omnivore’s Solution,” this Berkeley hotspot focuses on Northern California cuisine inspired by local farmers, ranchers and artisan food producers.

Executive chef Charis Wahl serves up a dailychanging menu popular with both omnivores and vegans alike. The decadent brunch menu is a favorite with locals on weekends. 2200 Oxford St (Berkeley), 510.809.0400, gather restaurant.com s $$ S Í LD BR HAKKASAN Chinese The rich-flavored slowbraised lamb and the crispy duck salad are popular at this San Francisco destination.

Private dining rooms are offered: the Jade Room complete with lazy Susan and the larger Dragon Room for cocktail parties or dinners. 1 Kearny St, 415.829.8148, hakkasan.com s $$$ C LD HOPSCOTCH American/Japanese An upscale diner in Oakland serving regional American food

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with a Japanese influence. Popular items include yonsei oyster with sea urchin, salmon roe and citrus, and the First Base burger with grilled beef tongue. No time to dine in? The to-go menu features an eight-piece bucket of fried chicken. Happy hour 3 to 5 p.m. nightly (Oakland). 1915 San Pablo Ave, 510.788.6217, hopscotchoakland.com s $$ Í LD BR º HOTEL MAC RESTAURANT American Filled with old-world charm, this establishment has been serving American classics since 1911.

Executive chef Jaime Molina’s seasonal menu features freshly prepared fish and favorites like Chicken Cordon Bleu. Weekly specials including Friday’s half off ottles of wine keep patrons coming back, as does the live music featured nightly (Richmond).

50 Washington Ave, 510.233.0576, hotelmac restaurant.com s $$ C LD º KIN KHAO Thai Fullflavored Thai: from spicy curries to pad kee mao (drunken noodles with pork) to off-thewall cocktails designed

by Bon Vivants, this San Francisco eatery is sure to impress.

55 Cyril Magnin St, 415.362.7456, kinkhao.com s $$$ S LD º LA FOLIE French Chef Roland Passot serves critically acclaimed fare in this intimate, family-run restaurant located in Russian Hill but the menu highlights ingredients from farms in Marin and Sonoma and all along the Pacific Coast and the greater

Northwest. 2316 Polk St, 415.776.5577, lafolie.com s $$$ D MAYBECK’S American BIX and Fog City alums Erik Lowe and Aaron Toensing serve inventive American standards like St. Louis–style toasted raviolis and green chileapple pie with a cheddar cheese crust. The chefs explore regional culinary traditions and translate them into a Northern Californian lexicon as evidenced by their playful menu and a Negroni-centered bar. 3213 Scott St, 415.939.2726, maybecks.com s $$ C D MERITAGE American Nestled in the Claremont Hotel and Spa, the sweeping views and refined American cuisine are two reasons to visit this special occasion hotspot. Partnerships with local purveyors ensure that dishes highlight fresh seafood and produce. Start with lobster cocktail and finish with Death By Chocolate Cake for a decadent experience (Berkeley). 41 Tunnel Road, 510.549.8510, fairmont.com s $$$ S BLD MICHAEL MINA Japanese/French Michael Mina has clearly mastered the fine line between award-winning art and Alaskan halibut. Each brilliantly crafted dish gives diners a delicate blend of flavors that add up to a distinctive, luxurious dining experience. 252 California St, 415.397.9222, michaelmina.net s $$$ LD

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Out & About / DINE NAMU GAJI Asian/ California A clean and natural design in a streamlined setting, where housemade shiitake mushroom dumplings and succulent grilled beef tongue are among the many options to discover.

499 Dolores St, 415.431.6268, namusf.com s $$ S LD BR º NOPA California The easy California menu shows off oasted chicken and pork chops, with a bouquet of appetizers to set the mood. Although this S.F. destination is busy almost every night (a good sign), the wait at the legendary bar is half the fun. 560 Divisadero St, 415.864.8643, nopasf.com s $$$ D BR

PERRY’S American Perry’s, for over 45 years an institution on Union Street in San Francisco, is known for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its bustling bar. Signature dishes include traditional Cobb salad, prime steaks and, of course, the renowned hamburger. Perry’s also serves a weekend brunch. Hotel Griffon, 155 Steuart St, 415.495.6500, perryssf.com s $$ S Í C D º PIKANHAS BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE Steakhouse This all-you-can-eat steakhouse located in Point Richmond offers different cuts of beef, pork, lamb and chicken that are slowly

cooked with special grills to preserve all the natural juices and flavors (Pt. Richmond).

25 W. Richmond Ave, 510.237.7585, pikanhas steakhouse.com b $$ S LD PIZZAIOLO Italian Chef Charlie Hallowell opened this Italian gem in 2005 with a focus on topping his pizzas with locally sourced meats and produce. The menu changes daily and includes house favorites like wild nettles and pecorino pizza and braised Marin Sun Farms pork with Tokyo turnips and apples. Breakfast is served Monday though Saturday (Oakland).

5008 Telegraph Ave, 510.652.4888, pizzaiolo oakland.com s $$ S Í BLD BR

RICE PAPER SCISSORS Vietnamese At this brick-and-mortar Mission District spot with a pop-up sibling, try the popular pork belly banh mi on one of the bright red stools and stay warm with a pot of jasmine tea. 1710 Mission St, 415.878.6657, ricepaperscissors.com $$ S Í LD RICH TABLE California A bright, relaxed environment for savoring fresh ingredients grown only feet from the kitchen, creative and quirky cocktails and California wine. 199 Gough St, 415.355.9085, richtablesf.com s $$$ D

SESSIONS AT THE PRESIDIO American Located just across the Golden Gate Bridge, this restaurant has serious ties to Marin.

The fruits, vegetables, herbs and olive oil hail from our county thanks in part to the restaurant’s partnership

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Additionally, the 100 craft beer offerings, including 24 draft options, will keep beer lovers more than satisfied. 1 Letterman Dr, 415.655.9413, sessionssf.com s $$ Í LD

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Grains and Greens SERVES 4 Ingredients Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette 2 dried chipotle peppers (or 2 canned chiles in adobo) ¼ cup white wine vinegar ½ bunch fresh cilantro Juice of one lemon 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest ¼ teaspoon minced garlic ¼ teaspoon Mexican red chile powder ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil Salad 2 cups cooked organic quinoa L cup cooked organic black beans L cup oven roasted organic corn ¼ cup fire-roasted, peeled and diced red peppers, plus more for garnish ¼ cup diced jicama ¼ cup chopped green onions ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped ¾ teaspoon kosher salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 14 ounces organic green curly kale, coarsely chopped Garnish 4 tablespoons oven roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 2 avocados, sliced

Greens and grains at Green Chile Kitchen.

OST CUISINES H AVE a set of defining ingredients. Canned tomatoes and pasta ring of Italian, miso and seaweed signal Japanese, and for New Mexico it’s chile. Both red and green chiles are native to New Mexico, each harvested at different times of ripeness during the fall. But it’s the green chile, which is picked earlier than red, that really shines. Many consider green chiles packed with vitamin C a superfood, and some even report a runner’s-like high after consuming them. Over at Green Chile Kitchen in San Rafael Bueno chile is used in every dish. The restaurant is a small chain, with locations in San Rafael, San Francisco and Oklahoma and two Chile Pies brick-and-mortars in Guerneville and San Francisco (Chile Pies Baking Co. serves sweet and savory pies, along with ice cream and other treats). Trevor Logan and Santa Fe, New Mexico, native Ted Razatos operate the San Rafael branch of Green Chile Kitchen.

In 1947 Razatos’ family opened downtown Santa Fe’s acclaimed Plaza Cafe, which serves authentic traditional dishes and is the city’s oldest downtown restaurant. Here they share a popular salad recipe. “Our grains and greens salad is a fun and healthy light snack or dinner option,” says chef Justin Diehl. “It’s packed with omega-3s, vitamin C and antioxidants.” greenchilekitchen.com/gckmarin KASIA PAWLOWSKA

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To Prepare Make the vinaigrette 1 If using dried chipotles, soak in hot water until soft, 15 to 20 minutes, then drain.

2 Combine the chiles and all of the remaining ingredients, except the oil, in a food processor. With the motor running, add the oil in a steady stream and blend. Makes about 1¼ cups. Assemble the salad 1 Combine all of the ingredients, except the kale, in a large metal bowl and mix by hand. 2 Place the kale in a separate bowl, dress with some of the vinaigrette and massage the leaves thoroughly. 3 Divide the kale between four serving bowls. Scoop the quinoa over the kale and garnish with pepitas and additional roasted red peppers. Serve with sliced avocado for extra goodness.

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the DISH EAT, DRINK AND BE ENTERTAINED

El Paseo has launched The Passage Bar, featuring a new curated cocktail and spirits program, along with a new food menu. Imbibe on Sammy Hagar’s own Beach Bar Rum, Cabo Wabo Tequila and the new Santo Mezquila. Shareable dishes include Prosciutto Wrapped Pineapple, Fried Chicken with Pimenton Honey and The Passage Burger.

Come experience Mill Valley’s most charming restaurant, now with delicious cocktails and new bar bites.

Consistently rated “Best of Marin”, Comforts offers fine city and home-style food. We offer seasonal breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch in our full-service cafe, in addition to take-out and catering services. Mother’s Day is around the corner - let Comforts help you celebrate this special occasion!

COMFORTS

335 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo, CA 415.454.9840 comfortscafe.com

EL PASEO

17 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA 415.388.0741 elpaseomillvalley.com

INSPIRED THERE. ENJOYED HERE. Our all new menu of wrapps and bowls was inspired by recent world travels.

Signature items like Thai Chicken, Tikka Masala and Korean BBQ utilize housemade fl tbread dough that is fresh pressed to order.

SEASON 12 I July 14-23, 2017

LIFE IS BUSY. GET IT DELIVERED!

“Better Than Ever” - Marin I.J. WORLD WRAPPS

Festival Napa Valley is back for it’s twelfth season this July 14-23, 2017.

Over ten days, the festival will treat locals and visitors alike to a schedule of more than 60 music, theater, and dance productions in total, paired with daily vintner luncheons and dinners with esteemed chefs and 100 participating wineries. This year’s performers include Bill Murray, Gloria Estefan, Joshua Bell, André Watts, the S.F. Ballet, and many more.

FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY

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RangeCafe at Peacock Gap Golf Club has been turning out spectacular dishes for more than fi e years. Delight in fresh, seasonal cuisine crafted by our executive chef or simply enjoy a glass from the fine t Northern California vineyards on our outdoor patio.

Try Tomatina for our modern and fresh interpretations of traditional Italian recipes. Our made-from-scratch sauces and housemade pizzas are customer favorites but we are best known for our signature piadine—fresh, hot fl tbread topped with cool salads, ready to fold and eat.

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ANNIE ROSENTHAL PARR, OWNER/DIRECTOR AT ROCO DANCE Founded in 1993 by professional dancer Annie Rosenthal Parr, RoCo offers more than 200 classes weekly for adults and youth. In its two locations within Marin County, RoCo attracts the Bay Area’s finest instructors and master teachers. Class offerings include multiple levels of modern, jazz, contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, break dancing, Latin dance, West African, contemporary yoga, Pilates and more. RoCo also offers a conservatory program for preprofessional young dancers interested in pursuing dance after high school. This program offers a complete curriculum in contemporary, ballet, jazz and hip-hop. Performances are held four to six times annually at Marin Center and RoCo’s performance space in Fairfax.

Briefly describe your business philosophy. My business philosophy is driven by my customers.

We train dancers holistically, from the inside/out. By doing that, we provide a safe place for youth and adults to find their individuality as movers and we take pride in staying on the cutting edge of the dance/art world. My philosophy is to excite and inspire people to dance.

What is your competitive edge? RoCo is one of the largest contemporary dance facilities in Northern California and has the largest boys’ dance program. We hire talent from all over the Bay Area to teach classes weekly. Teachers are drawn to teach at RoCo because of our vision as an authentic training space.

What makes your work worthwhile? Employing artists who need supplemented income to survive in the Bay Area gives me great pleasure. I am thrilled I can provide a workplace that is in alignment with who they are as people and their passion.

ROCO DANCE MILL VALLEY: 237 SHORELINE HIGHWAY, 415.388.6786; FAIRFAX: 56 BOLINAS ROAD, 415.456.1590; ROCODANCE.COM

ROWENA FINEGAN, OWNER AT PINE STREET NATURAL INTERIORS At Pine Street Natural Interiors we strive to create beautiful, colorful and environmentally friendly living spaces using healthy materials that are also socially responsible. In addition to accessorizing and furnishing your home with our products, we offer professional design services to assist in creating spaces that are kind to you, your family and the environment.

Briefly describe your business philosophy. We are adamant about what products will pass muster for our clients. It is important for those of us who have been working in the arena of sustainable interiors for the past decade, and beyond, to take it upon ourselves to continue to lead and help to educate not only our peers but all those who cross our paths. Those who are sometimes ambivalent, sometimes skeptical and sometimes downright untrusting of what they fear may be just more “green-washing.” We must continue to lead by example, to be passionate about what we do and to work together in order to gain the necessary momentum that is required to turn this gigantic ship of unsustainable practices around.

What is your competitive edge? Our standards of design, as well as our product choices, are based on the principles of Bau-biologie, which explores the effect of the built environment on human health. Knowledge of healthy products, along with our design experience, ensures your home will nurture your mind, body and spirit.

Which product or service (that you offer) is your favorite? While we love all the products that we sell, our upholstered furniture line holds particular significance. In 2004, I collaborated with Cisco Pinedo, owner of Cisco Brothers, a furniture manufacturing company in Los Angeles, to create a sustainable, fully upholstered furniture line, utilizing natural, nontoxic and sustainable materials.

PINE STREET NATURAL INTERIORS 323 PINE STREET, UNIT A, SAUSALITO, 415.331.9323, INFO@PINESTREETINTERIORS.COM, PINESTREETINTERIORS.COM

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Please join us in honoring our Marin Design Awards Luminaries as well as this year’s winners to be announced May 18th.

LUMINARIES: FLORAL DESIGN JENNIFER BRANT Green Bouquet Floral Design

INTERIOR DESIGN ROBERT FEDERIGHI Robert Federighi Designs

ARCHITECTURE JARED POLSKY Polsky Perlstein Architects

LANDSCAPE DESIGN MICHAEL YANDLE Michael B.Yandle Landscape Architecture

HOME DECOR MONELLE TOTAH & GARY MCNATTON Hudson Grace

FASHION NADINE CURTIS 7 on Locust

www.marindesignawards.com

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MarinScapes June 22-25 “ Morning Splendor, Lake Lagunitas”, by Susan Schneider Williams Acrylic on canvas, 36"x 48”

29th Annual

An Exhibition & Sale of Marin County Art Featuring 30+ of Marin’s Finest Landscape Artists Benefitting Buckelew Programs, including Family Service Agency of Marin and Helen Vine Recovery Center O pening n ight g ala June 22, 5:30 - 9:30 pm (Reservations Required) M eet the a rtists r eceptiOn June 23, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

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Live Luxuriously Luxurious

mcguire.com 2401 Laguna Vista Dr., Novato | $1,195,000 | 2401lagunavista.com | Meghan Duffy 415.652.0677 Cal BRE 01822439 or Sharon Faccinto 415.272.3799 Cal BRE 01036478

750 LOVELL AVE., MILL VALLEY Offered at $4,995,000 This is a Neo-Nantucket-Georgian Revival house extensively redesigned and enlarged by Paden Prichard. Enjoy a gentle and soothing environment among the trees on this one-of-a-kind property. A cascading creek flows through approximately 3 1/2 acres of sunny southern exposure into a pond and drops over a dramatic waterfall. The house features fine craftsmanship and detail: hand worked American Cherry cabinets, doors and trim; stained and leaded glass windows; forged iron work; a 15th Century carved marble Venetian fireplace; 18 foot ceilings in the living room; gourmet kitchen; five bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, plus generous outdoor living and entertaining spaces. Bonus legal accessory dwelling unit.

Ann Murphy D: 415.317.6731 O: 415.383.8500 amurphy@mcguire.com Cal BRE# 00813397

MARIN | SAN FRANCISCO | PENINSULA | EAST BAY | WINE COUNTRY | GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATE

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Marin Home FRO M TO U R S A N D M A K EOV E R S TO D ECO R AT IV E D E TA I L S A N D R E A LTO R I N S I G H T S

THE NEXT CHAPTER A casual glance at a for-sale sign leads to finding the perfect Tiburon home.

BY DAWN MARGOLIS DENBERG PHOTOS BY TIM PORTER

Bi-fold doors blur the lines between outdoor and indoor living.

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IGH SCHOOL SW EETHEA RTS

Conor and Lindsey Irvine grew up together in the leafy enclave of Woodside. As adults, they migrated to San Francisco’s Marina district and spent a decade enjoying the area’s cafes, shops and nightlife. But after they added a dog and a baby to the family, apartment living was beginning to feel tight.

“We’d discussed the idea of moving to Marin and called a realtor,” Lindsey says. But the busy family never seemed to have time for house hunting. “So, eventually, we stopped looking and decided we’d figure it out when the time was right.”

Then, last October, Lindsey spent the night at a friend’s house in Tiburon. Up early and in the mood for coffee, the girls bundled their babies in strollers and went for a walk to Peet’s Coffee.

Along the way they noticed a “home for sale” sign. Intrigued by the property and

encouraged by her friend, Lindsey took one of the brochures and later checked out the house online. “I took one look at the pictures and knew this could be our home. It was done exactly to our taste, which is incredibly hard to find,” Lindsey says. She called her realtor and said, “I found a house and we love it! We’d like to see it as soon as possible.”

The following day, Lindsey and Conor returned to Marin for a viewing. The sleek, open-concept kitchen with abundant light and a wall of glass doors opening onto a sunny flagstone patio exceeded expectations, as did the private yard with an outdoor kitchen, glistening pool, spa and hardscape fire pit.

The couple could easily envision the next chapter of their lives unfolding in this home.

So, five days after stumbling on the property, these first-time home buyers made an offer and bid city life adieu.

The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home was in near turnkey condition. So the

Irvines had little to do before moving. They refinished the red oak floors on the main level and added matching hardwood to the lowerlevel guest room and media room. They also changed a few light fixtures and repainted the walls. “Other than that, we didn’t have to do much. We loved it,” Lindsey says.

Instead, they focused their efforts on shopping for new home furnishings — not an easy task with a one-year-old in tow. “A lot of our stuff ame from Room and Board, Crate and Barrel and Restoration Hardware,” Lindsey says.

The former city slickers took no time at all immersing themselves in all the county has to offer. “We love hiking Ring Mountain on weekends and running on the Tiburon trail, and we even joined the Corinthian Club,” Lindsey says. “We wake up every day and pinch ourselves. We love our new home and life in Tiburon, and we look forward to all the adventures to come.” m

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THE DETAILS WHERE THEY PURCHASED Reedlands neighborhood in Tiburon WHAT THEY BOUGHT 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom contemporary LISTING AGENT Kenton Wolfers, Decker Bullock, Sotheby’s International SELLING AGENT Carey Hagglund Condy, Luxury Marin Homes THE STATS Price per square foot for homes in the neighborhood: $900

Opposite: An open floor plan is an entertainer’s paradise. This page, clockwise from top left: A lush fern garden and a cable railings set the tone for what to expect inside; a few, wellcurated furnishings corroborate the adage “less is more”; toy shelf; a sybaritic master suite; bookshelves are for more than just books; Conor, Lindsey and Taylor.

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Marin Home / STYLE

1 Handblown Giant Pear (18 inches high)

by Cohn-Stone Studios, $895 each, 510.234.9690, cohnstone.com 2Custom Jelly Lights by Glass Fire Gallery, various sizes starting at $1,000 each, 707.962.9420, glassfiregallerycom 3 Stemless wine glasses, $25 each, 510.832.2007, slowburnglass.com 4Recycled glass table setting by Fire and Light Originals, items in image range from $28 to $74, Terrestra, 415.384.8330, terrestra.com 5Palm Frond Platter ($116) and Banana Leaf Bowl ($95 for medium and $147 for large) by Annieglass at Fig Garden, 415.457.9443 or Ruby Living, 415.381.9095, rubyliving.com

Pass the Glass

Stylish and smart items that add beauty to the dining room.

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BY PJ BREMIER POETIC M A N ONCE advised that one

should “always have something beautiful in sight, even if it’s just a daisy in a jelly glass.” We couldn’t agree more as we see his jelly glass and raise it. Consider adding flair to your rooms with gorgeous glass pieces handcrafted in Northern California.

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Marin Home / GARDEN

THE GROUND RULES

Let’s Be Direct

Sowing spring seeds now for a summer bounty.

T

HINK SOWING A NNUA L seeds in the ground is time wasted and not worth getting your gardening gloves dirty for? Well, that might not be the case. Here are some reasons you should consider direct-sowing seeds. If nothing else, it provides good motivation to get you and your gardening gloves into the garden. BY KIER HOLMES

KIER HOLMES

TIPS FROM THE EXPERT “The easiest plants to direct-sow would be sunflowers and beans for sure,” Vanessa Lyons, a garden coordinator at Conscious Kitchen – Bayside MLK, says. She recommends planning ahead and getting the kids involved. “Starting in late September through fall, start to harvest, dry, sort and save your favorite seeds. And kids love to save sunflower seeds and flowering heirloom beans, as well as poppies with their rattles and tiny black seeds.”

Why Seeds are inexpensive, you have more choice in varieties when you direct-sow, and some plants like zinnias with delicate roots fare better from seed than from nursery transplants. How To First read the seed packet directions to determine seed depth and spacing. Then prepare the area by loosening the soil, removing weeds and working in organic compost. Finally, smooth the area. Row by Row One way to plant is to make furrows for the seeds. Either tap the seeds out as you move along the rows or individually place larger seeds. Broad Idea To create a meadow look, evenly broadcast seeds, like a California native wildflower mix, over a bed or an area, then rake lightly to barely cover the seeds with soil. Seed Depth Rule of (a green) thumb is to plant a seed twice as deep as the width of the seed.

H20 No matter what the sowing method, remember that all seeds need a fine spray of water and need to be kept moist (not soggy) until they sprout. Crowd Pleaser When seedlings have two sets of leaves, thin those too closely spaced to avoid crowding. Fresh Idea Make sure your seeds are fresh and dated for the current year.

Where to Buy Shop online or at your local nursery. Tip The Mill Valley Library has an ingenious seed-lending library called SeedSmart, where you can check out seeds, grow them and return any new seeds.

WHAT TO SOW AND GROW NOW Sunflower Nasturtium Poppies Nigella Linaria Cosmos Zinnia

Calendula Radish Spinach Beet Carrot Cucumber

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involved "The saying goes that 'home is where the heart is'.

Marin is my home and I love where I live! To me, home is also about community. I take pride in being involved in my community and working with other business owners to make Marin a better place. This allows me to form relationships that help me take great care of my clients. If it's a home in Marin, you can be assured that my heart is in it!“

Kevin Kearney | 415.297.3874 kevin@vanguardproperties.com

BRE# 01355515

legacy “We are a family of Realtors; it runs in our blood.

With roots in Mill Valley for over 45 years, we see homes differently. We know the quickest shortcuts to town; when the plum trees & wild flowers bloom, the in-town traffic patterns and the unique microclimates of Mill Valley.

We value family, and family is our home.“

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Iga Schaffer | 415.302.6449 Emily Schaffer | 415.302.6450 iga@vanguardmarin.com emily@vanguardmarin.com BRE# 00631129 | BRE# 01863623

relentless “Keen instincts make the difference between success and failure on every deal. To that end, I am relentless at helping people find the right property based on their financial and lifestyle goals. I have a sixth sense about the Marin real estate market, can crunch numbers on a dime and have the contacts to make miracles happen.

For real estate investments, I'm your guy.“

Troy Luchessi | 415.902.8769 troy@vanguardproperties.com

BRE# 01322760

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VANGUARD PROPERTIES is proud to announce the nominees for the

ARCHITECTURE RON SUTTON & ELIZABETH SUZUKI | Sutton Suzuki BARBARA CHAMBERS | Chambers + Chambers MICHAEL REX | Michael Rex Architecture MAX CROME | Crome Architecture DAVID HOLSCHER | Holscher Architecture INTERIOR DESIGN ANN LOWENGART | Ann Lowengart Interiors ALLISON BLOOM | Dehn Bloom MARTIN KOBUS | Marin Kobus Residential Design ELENA CALABRESE | Elena Calabrese Design & Decor MOLIE MALONE | Molie Malone Interior Design LANDSCAPE DESIGN IVE HAUGELAND | Shades of Green PETE PEDERSEN | Pederson Associates WARREN SIMMONDS | Simmonds & Associates JOHNNY FORT AND LISA SECHSER | Bon Terra Landscapes SCOTT REILLY | Reilly Designs HOME DÉCOR

LEADERS BY DESIGN

TRICIA ROSE | Rough Linen SERENA DUGAN & LILY KANTER | Serena & Lily ROBERT LONG | Robert Long Lighting KELLY BEDFORD WILLRICH & MELANIE MOUNT | The Well Made Home CATHERINE BAILEY & ROBIN PETRAVIC | Heath Ceramics FLORAL ARTS JODI SHAW | Flourish Succulents SARAH MCCONNELOUG | Verde Event Flowers GAYLE NICOLETTI | Blooming Gayle’s KATHLEEN CAGE | Kate’s Blossoms ANGELLA GARRETT | Angella Floral Arts FASHION DESIGN STEPHEN GORDON | Guideboat AMY NORDSTROM | Amy Nordstom Jewelry DAVID, DENISE AND ZACH WEINSTEIN | CP Shades ASHLEY & SARA KELLENBERGER | KIN/K CHRISTINA PALOMO NELSON & MEGAN PAPAY | Freda Salvador

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A RARE GEM in the Flats of Kent Woodlands

320 WOODLAND ROAD

Just Listed

Fabulous, hip and cool contemporary on a completely flat, sunny corner lot in the heart of the Kent Woodlands.

Palm Springs style living with an ideal indoor/outdoor flow - an entertainer’s paradise! §

3 BED / 2 BATH SINGLE-LEVEL

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2052 sq.ft /.6320 acre lot

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Brilliant pool

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Expansive level lawns and manicured grounds

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Fully fenced rear yard

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Huge master bedroom suite with french doors opening to private patio

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Newly updated with top of the line finishes and appliances

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Detached 2 car garage

OFFERED AT $2,500,000

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Bitsa Freeman

415.385.8929

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82 SOUTH KNOLL ROAD This newly completed, energy-efficient 4 bedroom + bonus room/3 bathroom home has everything for today’s buyer: §

Intelligently designed floorplan

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High-end finishes/lighting/appliances

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Plenty of natural light

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Close to Strawberry Shopping Center, schools, parks and Hwy. 101

Price upon request

www.82SKnoll.com Janey Kaplan

415.272.0726

janey@vanguardmarin.com BRE# 01451424

Dreams are Built Here!

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Two-acre lot in Muir Beach with views from bustling city to tumbling waves!

OFF-MARKET LISTING

JUST SOLD! MUIR BEACH VISTA DORADO

Prize lot overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. 4 additional lots still available on this site.

Allison Salzer

415.297.2110

allison@vanguardmarin.com BRE# 01978463

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“We keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths” - Walt Disney

LEADERS

BY DESIGN

Building Relationships

TheBowmanGroupMarin.com @THEBOWMANGROUP

415.755.1000 BRE# 1933147 1

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COMING SOON 195 FAIRWAY DRIVE | SAN RAFAEL A light, serene and modern residence in a private setting with views of trees and hills, wonderful indoor/outdoor connection and multiple outdoor entertaining areas including tennis court and pool.

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10ft wide, central gallery

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Unique fixed aluminum louver privacy screen provides privacy to the bedroom areas

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TheBowmanGroupMarin.com

195 FAIRWAY DRIVE • SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA 94901

14"Oak

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Panoramic Bay View from this Tiburon Estate Unrivaled San Francisco bridge to bridge views tucked into a quiet Tiburon cul-de-sac. Built in 1989 with approximately 4,500 square feet, this home features large outdoor living space complete with a large bluestone terrace and one of a kind views, perfect for entertaining. The classic layout lends itself to comfortable living in an elegant setting. www.3BerkeCourt.com

Offered At $4,500,000

Bryan Locke (415) 828-1104

Privacy, Views & Acreage in Novato One of a kind gated home situated on almost 4 acres. The main level has a large kitchen, formal dining and living rooms, 3BR/3BA. Downstairs: 2BR/2BA +, a den/office, sauna, family room with fireplace and a large kitchen. The house on is surrounded with beautiful decking; the back yard includes a pool with a gorgeous gazebo, built in picnic areas and meandering trails. Two APNs 2.5 and 1.3 acres each.

Offered At $1,669,000

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Historic Nob Hill Home with Separate Au Pair This historic Nob Hill home is now ready for your sophisticated buyer. Let your imagination guide you from the stained-glass front door to the chef’s kitchen with German made cabinets and over the top appliances, to the parlor...charm personified.

Three ample size bedrooms and beautifully appointed bath one with a jetted tub. Separate au-pair garden unit on lower level. Built in 1908 and re-furbished from top to bottom.

Offered At $2,788,000

Donna Falzon (415) 265-7424

Fabulous Fairfax Home Beautifully updated, this sunny home with four bedrooms and three baths is Fairfax at its best. Expansive deck, perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. Gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, gardener’s delight! Close to town with a country feel.

Mt. Tam views!

Katie Wigington (415) 827-3626

Offered At $995,000

Diane Hoffman (415) 482-3139

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Come Home to San Anselmo

Offered exclusively at: $3,195,000 565 Oak Avenue San Anselmo

Spectacular, private, gated estate like property with some of the best views in Marin. This grand home features cathedral ceilings, five stone fireplaces & a sparkling pool connecting to a huge, knoll like yard. On over two acres, it’s like your very own private resort. An entertainer’s dream with chef’s kitchen opening to living/dining rooms with amazing views of the SF Bay & beyond.

In the desirable Seminary area, 6 minutes to town. Top notch San Anselmo schools. Wow! Exclusively Listed By

Eric Gelman 415.686.1855 eg@BradleyRealEstate.com

Bradley Real Estate 850 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

San Anselmo, CA 94960 EricGelman.com

A N A LY S I S STRATEGY S TAG I N G MARKETING NEGOTIATING CLOSING

#1 Listing Agent in Marin, 2013-2016*

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THE ADDRESS IS

MARIN THE EXPERIENCE IS

ALAIN PINEL

POINT ARENA $6,750,000

SAN ANSELMO $2,500,000

SAN ANSELMO $2,149,000

40050 Garcia River Road | 1058+/-Acres Mark Stornetta | 707.815.8749 PointArenaRanch.com

500 Oak Avenue | 3+bd/3ba Donna Goldman | 415.509.2427 LifestyleMarin.com

376 Redwood Road | 5bd/4.5ba Hailey Chang | 408.391.6552 376Redwood.com

ROSS $1,825,000

SONOMA $1,695,000

LARKSPUR $1,545,000

93 Glenwood Avenue | 4bd/2ba Diana Hammer | 415.259.7007 dhammer.apr.com

919 E MacArthur Street | 3bd/2ba Mark Stornetta | 707.815.8749 mstornetta.apr.com

304 Madrone Avenue | 3bd/3ba Jonathan Marks | 415.307.0505 304Madrone.com

MILL VALLEY $1,475,000

SAUSALITO $1,215,000

CORTE MADERA $975,000

11 Azalea Drive | 3bd/2ba Beth Brody | 415.987.2384 11AzaleaDr.com

108 Edwards Avenue | 2bd/2ba Dennis Naranche | 415.496.2927 dnaranche.apr.com

24 Echo Avenue | 3bd/2ba Dennis Naranche | 415.496.2927 24EchoAve.com

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Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors®. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation.

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THE ADDRESS IS

THE WORLD THE EXPERIENCE IS

ALAIN PINEL

LAGUNA BEACH, CA, USA

WEST LAKE HILLS, TX, USA

ST BARTHELEMY, ST BARTHELEMY

LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: BBKU $14,995,000

LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: YJOT $14,900,000

LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: BCSW $11,264,885

MYKONOS, GREECE

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO

GRAND CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS

LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: PWLT $6,973,500

LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: COMW $3,750,000

LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: NUCT $3,500,000

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

ERIENBACH, SWITZERLAND

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: VRKY $2,272,331

LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: KVLT Price Upon Request

LuxuryPortfolio.com | WEB ID: VOMT Price Upon Request

APR.COM Over 30 Real Estate Offices Serving The Bay Area Including 6 Offices in Marin County 415.755.1111

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I needed a place to explore.

Like you, we know a home isn’t merely where we live, rather, it's a place where one creates a life. We are committed to ensuring your success in buying or selling, across all market segments, from luxury homes to investments. Our goal is to create tailored solutions for your distinct real estate needs and provide the “place” to create your unique life.

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LISTING AGENT IN MARIN (2014-2016) AGENT IN SAN ANSELMO (2010-2016) AGENT COMPANY-WIDE (2013-2016) $150 MILLION SOLD (SINCE 2013)

ERIC GELMAN 415.686.1855

eric@ericgelman.com EricGelman.com Lic# 01417335

300 DRAKES LANDING RD., SUITE 120 / 415.805.2900 GREENBRAE, CA 94904 PARAGON-RE.COM

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22 TERRADILLO AVENUE | SAN RAFAEL This shingled Queen Anne Victorian built in 1891, has not been on the market since the early 1900’s. Situated in the prestigious Dominican Neighborhood on a double lot, don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Marin history.

• 6BR / 4BA • Separate Large in-law suite • Built in 1891 • 18,000 Sq.Ft. Lot • 4,842 Sq.Ft. House • Historic details throughout • Modernized for today’s family

Offered at $2,695,000

www.22Terradillo.com

Liz McCarthy

Broker Associate | Lic #01421997 415.250.4929 | Liz@MarinRealty.net 300 DRAKES LANDING RD., SUITE 120 / 415.805.2900 / GREENBRAE, CA 94904 / PARAGON-RE.COM

Stinson Beach Highlands Property

SARAH NANCY BUTLER

In the luxurious Stinson Beach Highlands this captivating three bedroom and two bath home sits on a beautiful 1/2 acre (.462 acre) with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The entire interior has been impeccably updated. There are new stainless steal appliances and new counter tops in the kitchen with a view. The Douglas Fir floors are refinished and spotless through the house. The appointment of the property allows for southern exposure and landscaping in the back and the front of the house. There is an endless pool and a large deck space.

The beach and town are not far and hiking trails are close too!

7 Avenida Olema, Listed for $2,500,000

7avenidaolema.com

(415) 868-0717 | DRE #01258888

Conveniently Located in Stinson Beach

3470 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach, CA 94970, oceanicrealty.com

Specializing in Sales, Vacation Rentals, and Property Management in Stinson Beach.

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Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Howard Wynn has joined our talented team. Howard is an awardwinning, top-producing agent consistently ranked among the top 1% of Marin County realtors, including being among the top 10 countywide in individual production for several years. Howard’s success can be attributed to one thing: his unlimited dedication to each client’s needs. He brings integrity, commitment, and meticulousness to every real estate transaction.

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51BridgeRoad.com

Vintage Spanish Mediterranean in Old Ross Enchanting, one-of-a-kind vintage (circa 1931) Spanish Mediterranean home in a sunny, verdant and private setting in coveted Old Ross, moments to school and Ross Common. This three bedroom, two bath home exudes charm. Exquisite custom design features complement the authentic original architecture in a way that brings beauty and inspiration to this immensely livable home. The combination of patios, decks, walkways, and two level yards are set amidst lush flowers and gardens, and are directly accessible from almost every room. Areas of the home and grounds enjoy the sun virtually throughout the day.

Howard Wynn

Broker Associate 415.828.9966

howard@howardwynn.com HowardWynn.com CalBRE# 01211772

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Call for Details

4185ParadiseDrive.com

Exceptional Views and Outdoor Space Recently built with the most thoughtful detail in layout and design, this Tiburon home is ideal for families looking for privacy, views and convenience. Grand in scale, this traditional two level residence offers high ceilings, large scale rooms, many windows, and all day natural light. The four bedroom, four bath, 4786Âą square foot (per tax records) residence sits on a large, level lot, ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining.

Stacy Achuck 415.233.2009

stacy.achuck@sothebysrealty.com CalBRE# 01921671

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Missy Zech 415.722.8521

missy.zech@sothebysrealty.com CalBRE# 01378178

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Stephanie Lamarre

415.806.3176

stephanie@stephanielamarre.com | 415.806.3176

#1 Agent in Kentfield 2016

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$3,285,000

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Stately Craftsman in Peacock Estates 7 Pheasant Court, San Rafael PENDING SALE

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415.609.5138

kenton@sothebysrealty.com KentonWolfers.com

CalBRE# 01180952

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40FairwayDrive.com

Country Club View Estate This outstanding 1938 creation is proudly set upon a magnificent 1.6Âą acre San Rafael Country Club promontory.

The amazing resort-like view estate consists of a five bedroom main residence plus two bedroom guest cottage, pool, auto court and three car garage. Upper level master suite, brilliant chef’s kitchen, smashing family room, large recreation room, formal or casual indoor-outdoor living at its best. A cherished gathering place to be shared and enjoyed with family and friends.

John Adlam 415.515.4779

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415.305.9119

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337 Seadrift Road, Stinson Beach First time on the Market!

Prime location near the end of Seadrift peninsula, fronting the wide Bolinas Lagoon. Mid-Century home located on 16,100± sq.ft. lot. SeadriftLiving.com SOLD

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200 Bulkley Avenue, Sausalito Walker’s Paradise Cradled in the Banana Belt Spacious view home located right above downtown, near Ferry, shops and restaurants. 200Bulkley.com

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$2,825,000 ROSS

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32 & 34 Atwood Avenue, Sausalito City View Duplex on Street-to-Street Lot

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120 Oak Avenue, Kentfield 120oakAve.com

Classic, Charming Cape Cod Style Home Located in the sunny flats of Kentfield, with wonderful curb appeal and level front, back, and side yards. Indoor/ outdoor living with French doors openimg to surround decks and a serene garden of mature Japanese maples, roses, blooming jasmine, wisteria, lemon vines, and raised vegetable beds. Gourmet chef’s kitchen, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, three bedrooms, two baths PLUS a bonus fourth bedroom perfect for an office, playroom or guest suite. Close to the award winning Kentfield schools.

Excellence Through Experience, Integrity, and Resourcefulness; Representing Buyers and Sellers.

“Jen possesses the perfect combination of deep market knowledge, technological sophistication and warm/thoughtful personality.

Jen was very patient with us throughout the house selection process, and she provided prompt and professional feedback at all times.

We have been involved in 12 real estate transactions over the years and Jen is by far the best agent we have ever encountered.” —CW, Tiburon

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jen@jendunbar.com JenDunbar.com CalBRE# 01251221

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$2,150,000

Iconic Vintage Gem 505 Johnson Street, Sausalito 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Upper Level 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Lower Level

505Johnson.com Legal duplex or single family home Stunning views of Richardson Bay and Mt. Tam 2,800± sq. ft.

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1 Trestle Glen Circle, Tiburon 4.79 Acre Lot (per tax records)

Offered at $2,795,000

1TrestleGlenCircle.com

Located in a private enclave surrounded by open space and two other large parcels, this very rare offering features exceptional views in one of the most desirable areas of Tiburon. Design Review package with architectural and landscaping plans available for review.

PROJECT TEAM

Architect: Feldman Architecture Landscape Architect: Bernard Trainor + Associates Civil Engineer: BKF Engineers Structural Engineer: Daedalus Structural Engineering

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Chelsea E. Ialeggio 415.300.6881

chelsea@sothebysrealty.com ChelseaInMarin.com Redefining Service in Real Estate CalBRE# 01394011

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The Sherfey Group in Stinson Beach Local Agents.

Local Office.

Global Reach.

Coming Soon: Charming Beach Cottage Just Steps From the Sand

The Sherfey Group #1 in Sales Volume and Units Sold in Stinson Beach in 2016 3605 Shoreline Highway, Stinson Beach, California Cell | 415.203.2648 Office | 415.868.9200

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PERCENTAGE OVER: 2008 Fifth Avenue 117% 2040 Centro East 115% 419 Bloom 113% RECENTLane SALES 92 Mt. Tiburon $7,300,000 466 Molino Avenue 112% 1 Ralston Avenue $4,850,000 61 Mariposa Road 112% 12 West Shore $3,882,000 2001 Sacramento 110% 233 Jamaica StreetStreet $3,750,000 228 Jamaica Street $2,800,000 77 Redwood Avenue 109% 415 Drakes View $2,515,000 182 Eliseo 108% 90 Sea WayDrive $2,300,000 352 Avenue $1,905,000 777Molino Montecillo Drive 108% 37 Bonnie Banks $1,600,000 79 Toyon Drive 107% 11 Dorian Way $1,450,000 570207 Seaver 106% Julie Avenue $1,425,000 Heatherstone $1.315,000 567 San Domingo Drive 106% 2008 5th Avenue $1,160,000 179 Toyon Drive $1,125,000 BEFORE AND AFTER$1,100,000 PHOTOS 466 Molino Avenue ONWestern OUR WEBSITE 1111 $1,100,000

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415.710.0117

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20Quisisana.com

l.garaventa@ggsir.com | FineMarinLiving.com

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Lindy Emrich | 415.717.4005

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$1,260,000 SAN RAFAEL

Megan Pomponio | 415.827.9229 megan@sothebysrealty.com | MeganSellsMarin.com

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40Crest.com

d.breen@ggsir.com

$1,699,000

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Dubie Breen | 415.640.4927

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Belvedere

$5,495,000 Mill Valley

Island Hideaway | 4 BD | 4 BA | 2 HALF BA

Bayfront Modern | 5 BD | 6.5 BA

$6,800,000 Nicasio

$15,000,000

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Modern Hillside Retreat | 4 BD | 3 BA | 2 HALF BA

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French Allure | 5 BD | 5 BA

$7,995,000

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CalBRE# 01159670

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Bill Bullock 415.384.4000 CalBRE# 00837358

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Lydia Sarkissian 415.517.7720

CalBRE# 01159670

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14 Riviera Manor, San Rafael Just Listed—Peacock Gap

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35 Main Drive, San Rafael Just Reduced—Must See View Property

ACTIVE LISTING

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507SanPedroCove.com

507 San Pedro Cove, San Rafael Fine Living View Home

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124 Laurel Grove Avenue, Kentfield 6 Offers—16% Over Asking

Coming Soon 3/3, Winship Park, Ross, .25± acres, approx. 2500 sq. ft.

4/3.5, Kentfield on 1.8± acres, approx. 4000 sq. ft.

4/2.5, Southern Novato, approx. 3200 sq. ft.

For more detail regarding these homes see: christinechristiansen.com or call 415.259.7133

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Christine Christiansen

415.259.7133

christine@sothebysrealty.com christinechristiansen.com CalBRE# 01393098

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Your Impossible Dream—Now a Reality!

Congratulations! You have now found your second and/or retirement home with this beautifully updated,“turn-key”home at an affordable price AND a prestigious ST. HELENA address! A “Farm Style” design interior and landscaped grounds provide for private outdoor living spaces. An open floor plan includes kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, granite counters, an adjoining dining room, living room, family room with fireplace and two patios. Additionally, there are two bedrooms, two updated baths and inviting office.

$408,000 Helping Clients Live the Marin, Wine Country, and San Francisco Dream for Over 25 Years!

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Vicki Buckle-Clark 415.497.0044

Licensed Associate Broker v.buckle-clark@ggsir.com CalBRE# 01141500

Mill Valley – Blithedale Canyon, Close to Downtown

4 Blithedale Terrace, Mill Valley - Offered at $2,495,000 Chic, Charismatic and Captivating! Aesthetically pleasing from every room and angle, this whimsical 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath traditional home is sited on a gentle slope, above Mill Valley with open and sunny (southwest facing) ridge and valley views. Steps, Lanes and Pathways are at your front gate with easy access to downtown. A lovely, private setting with multi-level patios, walkways, gardens, and with magical views, including a glimpse of Mt. Tam from the back patio.

For more information, visit: www.4BlithdaleTerrace.com

Stephanie Witt Luxury Property Specialist 415.377.7553 stephanie.witt@pacunion.com swittmarinhomes.com License #01059448

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Modern Farmhouse in the Dominican Hills of San Rafael

32 Highland Avenue, San Rafael | Offered at $2,400,000 Prepare to come home to complete relaxation in this meticulously, renovated, hip 4 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom home plus gracious detached 1br/1ba guest unit nestled in the hills above the coveted Dominican neighborhood. Privacy, views and a light-filled open floor plan creates a perfect environment of functionality and simplicity for your family. A bright, open kitchen with soaring ceilings, Amazon Oak floors, Carrera Marble Island and countertops and Thermador Appliances makes this kitchen/living/dining room and viewing decks a great place for central activity for your family and entertaining. With the Master Bedroom and ensuite bathroom on the main level, the separation from the rest of the house is a perfect match for parents that seek a little division of space from the rest of the bedrooms. Off the master is a perfect office or 4th bedroom and full bathroom for guests to enjoy.

Downstairs is the ideal children’s zone, complete with its own living/game room, powder room with hip, colorful wallpaper and two large bedrooms with built-in shelving and bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Off this lower living room is a large yard area with several sections to do with as you wish; A chill-out area with a fire pit, hammock, bocce ball court and level lawn area for playtime with the children. Whatever you can imagine is possible on this incredibly generous lot. Off of the enormous 5-car covered parking structure, you step down to your own private entrance to a brand new, ~800 sq ft 1 bedroom/1 bathroom unit with incredible light and modern finishes. This unit is perfect for a separate home office or guests, who will be impressed by this unique, generous and separate space.

You can settle right into this beautiful home knowing that everything is NEW! 32 Highland is the perfect, ideally located contemporary with a splash of modern masterpiece that will welcome and impress any family or couple. For more info, visit: www.32Highland.com

Lisa Smith

Luxury Property Specialist

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Amy Deming

Luxury Property Specialist

415.328.9752

415.827.8900

lisa.smith@pacunion.com pacificunion.com License #01927676

amy.deming@pacunion.com pacificunion.com License #02004578

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241 Trinidad Drive, Tiburon $3,100,000 93Coronet.com

JUST SOLD

10 Richmond Road, San Anselmo $1,595,000 10RichmondAve.com

Lisa Smith Luxury Property Specialist 415.328.9752 lisa.smith@pacunion.com pacificunion.com License #01927676

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Janet Williamson & Sally Williamson Present 2 Cypress Avenue, Mill Valley Offered at $4,750,000 Stunning modern architecture in an estate setting with magnificent views of Mt. Tam and the surrounding valleys. Resort type outdoor venues with a gas fire pit, hot tub spa, expansive level lawn and Zen gardens integrate with the home for a seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Master suite with his and her bathrooms, 3 additional bedrooms, office or 5th bedroom and family room on lower floor. Elegant public rooms and spacious kitchen with high end appliances on the upper floor. Attached three car garage.

For more info, visit: www.2cypressavenue.com

10 Tower Point Lane, Tiburon Offered at $3,199,000 Welcome to this stunning wood, glass, and light-filled contemporary home perched at the end of a private road with sweeping views of Raccoon Straits all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge. Wrap around floor to ceiling windows and glass folding doors in the common rooms open to an expansive outdoor deck space that captures the magical setting and is perfect for indoor / outdoor entertaining. The kitchen features high end appliances and an abundance of light maple custom cabinetry. The serene Master Suite encompasses the gorgeous water views and includes custom walk-in closets.

A garden path takes you Paradise Drive and a short walk to downtown Tiburon and the ferry, shops and fine dining.

For more info, visit: www.2cypressavenue.com

2420 Mar East Street, Tiburon Offered at $2,595,000 Waterfront home with sweeping views of the Bay and Angel island from every room located on one of Tiburon’s most coveted streets. The open inviting floor plan on the main level features an elegant living room with dining area that opens to a sleek kitchen with center island. 3BD/3.5BA including a private master suite on the top floor. Award winning Tiburon schools and close to town and ferries.

For more info, visit: www.2420mareast.com

Janet Williamson & Sally Williamson 415.309.6223, 415.713.3348

janet.williamson@pacunion.com sally.williamson@pacunion.com License #00628777, #01321468

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Warm Modern Luxury Defined 596Ethel.com Melissa Crawford Luxury PropertySpecialist 415.302.0057 melissa@melissacrawford.com MelissaCrawford.com License #01224441

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Scott Kalmbach Luxury Property Specialist

Contact 415.531.2981 Radhi@ahern-kalmbach.com License #01411471

Contact 415.350.7911 Scott@ahern-kalmbach.com License #01795204

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BRE # 01342081, 01811368, 01837866, 01866771

Radhi Ahern Luxury Property Specialist

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Coming Soon – 422 Vista Linda Drive. The One You’ve Been Waiting for in Mill Valley

This beautifully remodeled, 1 level home in the desirable MV Country Club neighborhood truly has it all: An open, contemporary design with 4BD/3BA including a lovely master suite, a gourmet kitchen and a great room that opens to a sunny, level lawn. This large, private property is adjacent to the MV Golf Course and a park. Fantastic commuter location and excellent schools. Contact agent for price & details. www.422VistaLinda.com

Susan Van Liere Luxury Property Specialist

415.302.7173

susanvl@pacunion.com

SusanVL.com License #01323865

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Marin Property Addict Current Market Activity SOLD!

SALE PENDING - MULTIPLE OFFERS

23 Meadow Ridge, Corte Madera Estates of Madera Del Presidio. Chef’s Kitchen, Views, Ultimate Neighborhood.

23MeadowRidge.com

5 Wildflower Court, Corte Madera Madera Del Presidio Storybook home.

Cul-de-sac location. Multiple Offers.

5WildflowerCt.com

OFF MARKET OPPORTUNITY

97 Marina Court Drive, San Rafael One-of-a-Kind English Tudor home with vintage charm and Views.

97MarinaCtDrive.com

Debbie Bernier Luxury Property Specialist 415.272.4916 debbie.bernier@pacunion.com

MarinPropertyAddict.com License #01932321

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121deerhollow.com

mvcountryclub.com

257 Buena Vista Ave, Mill Valley 5 | BED 3.5 | BATH $3,195,000

121 Deer Hollow Rd, San Anselmo 5+ | BED 5.5 | BATH $3,500,000

Chris DeNike & Myriam McCarthy

Nathalie Kemp & Julie Kennedy

REALTOR® | LIC# 00133121 | LIC# 01267290 415.250.8052 | 415.730.4978

REALTOR® | LIC# 01265869 | LIC# 01370835 415.819.4225 | 415.497.8584

chris@chrisdenike.com | myriammccarthy@me.com

ANASTASIA SHELDON MICHAEL LUSTENBERGER

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STACEY LAMIRAND

AMADEO ARNAL

NEW FACES at Zephyr

LISA PEROTTI

natkemp@zephyrmarin.com | juliekennedy@zephyrmarin.com

ZephyrRE.com | 415.496.2600 GREENBRAE

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NOE VALLEY

4040 24th Street

PACIFIC HEIGHTS

2523 California Street

POTRERO HILL 1542 20th Street

UPPER MARKET

2282 Market Street

WEST PORTAL

215 West Portal Avenue

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Looking Back

Big Band Fun

For more than 25 years, couples danced at the Redwood Bowl’s outdoor music event. BY JIM WOOD

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Marin Town and Country Club in Fairfax, couples would glide across the outdoor dance floor to bigname big band music broadcast over radio station KYA. That’s club owner Max Friedman, far right with his hand on the post, a San Francisco businessman who opened the club in April 1944. The Redwood Bowl debuted in 1946 and, with a reputation of being “well-run and disciplined,” lasted until 1972, when the entire Marin Town and Country Club closed down.

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The Redwood Bowl debuted in 1946 with a reputation of being ‘well-run and disciplined.’

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